CVE-2022-25176

Name: CVE-2022-25176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-15T17:15:08.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25176 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2648.va9433432b33c and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the checkout directory for the configured SCM when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2648.va9433432b33c and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the checkout directory for the configured SCM when reading the script file (typically Jenkinsfile) for Pipelines, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Pipeline\	<= 2648.va9433432b33c

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2613Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2613Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25176?

How severe is CVE-2022-25176?

CVE-2022-25176 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25176?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST