CVE-2022-25179

Name: CVE-2022-25179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-15T17:15:08.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Pipeline: Multibranch Plugin 706.vd43c65dec013 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the checkout directory for the configured SCM when reading files using the readTrusted step, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Pipeline: Multibranch Plugin 706.vd43c65dec013 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the checkout directory for the configured SCM when reading files using the readTrusted step, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines permission 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

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Pipeline\	<= 706.vd43c65dec013

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-2022-25179?

How severe is CVE-2022-25179?

CVE-2022-25179 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25179?

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