Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Jenkins plugin flaw can let Jenkins agent processes read files from the Jenkins controller. That may expose configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive data stored on the controller. The source bundle does not name confirmed exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate confidentiality risk. Prioritize remediation where Jenkins controls production delivery, stores credentials, or permits broad agent job execution. It is not listed as known exploited in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2022-41235 affects Jenkins WildFly Deployer Plugin 1.0.2 and earlier. It is an improper access control issue allowing agent processes to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3, with low complexity and confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Jenkins environments using WildFly Deployer Plugin 1.0.2 or earlier, especially where agents execute less-trusted workloads or controller files contain sensitive secrets.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The described impact is unauthorized file reading from the controller by agent-side processes, not data modification or service disruption.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow but clear: affected plugin versions allow agent processes to read arbitrary controller files. The provided bundle does not include exploit maturity, proof-of-concept status, fixed release details, or workaround specifics beyond the Jenkins advisory reference.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Jenkins controllers for WildFly Deployer Plugin usage and versions.
- Review the Jenkins advisory for vendor upgrade or workaround guidance.
- If the plugin is unnecessary, remove or disable it through normal Jenkins administration.
- Restrict agent job execution to trusted users while remediation is assessed.
- Review controller secret placement and reduce unnecessary sensitive files where practical.
Validation and detection
- Check Jenkins plugin inventory for WildFly Deployer Plugin 1.0.2 or earlier.
- Confirm which controllers have connected agents capable of running plugin-related processes.
- Review Jenkins advisory SECURITY-2645 against the deployed plugin version.
- Look for unusual controller file access tied to agent activity.
- Record affected controllers, compensating controls, and remediation status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2645CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Improper Access Control
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