CVE-2021-21645: Missing permission checks in Jenkins Config File Provider Plugin allow enumerating configuration file IDs
4.3
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.31527%
CWE
Published
5/24/2022
Updated
12/15/2023
KEV Status
No
Technology
Java
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
| Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.jenkins-ci.plugins:config-file-provider | maven | <= 3.7.0 | 3.7.1 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stemmed from missing permission checks in HTTP endpoints handling configuration files. The commit diff shows critical methods in ConfigFilesManagement, ManagedFile, Mvn*Providers, and FolderConfigFileAction had their permission checks either added or upgraded from weaker checks (e.g., EXTENDED_READ to ADMINISTER). These functions allowed attackers with read access to enumerate IDs via endpoints that should require higher privileges. The test cases added in Security2203Test explicitly validate() that these methods now enforce proper permissions, confirming their prior vulnerability.