CVE-2022-28136 in JiraTestResultReporter Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/29/2022
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins JiraTestResultReporter Plugin 165.v817928553942 and earlier allows attackers to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/01/2025
The CVE-2022-28136 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the Jenkins JiraTestResultReporter Plugin version 165.v817928553942 and earlier. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-352 category, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery weaknesses in software applications. The flaw exists in the plugin's handling of user authentication and request processing mechanisms, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate authenticated requests without proper authorization. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users who are authenticated to the Jenkins system.
The technical implementation of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly validate and authenticate request origins when processing Jira test result reporting functionality. When users navigate to specific endpoints within the Jenkins interface that interact with the JiraTestResultReporter plugin, the system does not adequately verify that requests originate from legitimate sources. This weakness allows attackers to craft malicious requests that appear to come from authenticated users, enabling them to establish connections to arbitrary URLs using credentials that belong to the victim user. The vulnerability essentially bypasses the normal authentication flow by leveraging the existing session context of authenticated users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation or unauthorized access. Attackers can leverage this CSRF flaw to perform actions such as creating, modifying, or deleting test results within Jira systems, potentially leading to data integrity issues and compromised test reporting accuracy. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in environments where Jenkins serves as a central integration point for continuous integration and delivery pipelines, as it could allow attackers to manipulate test outcomes that influence deployment decisions. Additionally, the ability to connect to attacker-specified URLs means that malicious actors could redirect users to phishing sites or attempt to exfiltrate sensitive data through the compromised plugin.
Organizations utilizing Jenkins with the affected JiraTestResultReporter plugin face significant risks from this vulnerability. The attack surface is broad as any authenticated user within the Jenkins environment could be targeted, and the impact extends to connected Jira systems that rely on accurate test reporting. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 for credential access and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, demonstrating how the flaw can be exploited to gain unauthorized access and manipulate system behavior. The vulnerability's exploitation potential increases when combined with other attack vectors, such as phishing campaigns that trick users into visiting malicious sites that trigger the CSRF attack.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-28136 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF vulnerability. Organizations must ensure that all Jenkins instances running the affected plugin are updated to the latest stable release that contains proper CSRF protection mechanisms. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and origin verification for all requests within the plugin's processing flow would provide defense-in-depth protection. Network-level controls such as web application firewalls and request filtering mechanisms can help detect and block malicious requests attempting to exploit this vulnerability. Regular security assessments of Jenkins plugins and continuous monitoring of security advisories are essential practices to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in the future. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date software components and implementing robust authentication and authorization controls throughout the application stack.