CVE-2022-45381
CVE-2022-45381 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps Plugin 2.13.1 and earlier does not restrict the set of enabled prefix interpolators and bundles versions of Apache Commons Configuration library that enable the 'file:' prefix interpolator by default, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to read arbitrary files from the Jenkins controller file system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-45381?
- Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps Plugin 2.13.1 and earlier does not restrict the set of enabled prefix interpolators and bundles versions of Apache Commons Configuration library that enable the 'file:' prefix interpolator by default, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to read arbitrary files from the Jenkins controller file system.
- How severe is CVE-2022-45381?
- CVE-2022-45381 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-45381 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-45381?
- CVE-2022-45381 affects Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-45381?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-45381 published?
- CVE-2022-45381 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-2949
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:pipeline_utility_steps:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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