CVE-2022-36917:
Jenkins Google Cloud Backup Plugin allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to request a manual backup.
4.3
CVSS ScoreBasic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
-
CWE
Published
7/28/2022
Updated
11/5/2023
KEV Status
No
Technology
Java
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
---|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:google-cloud-backup | maven | <= 0.6 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from an HTTP endpoint that 1) lacks authorization checks for manual backup initiation and 2) accepts GET requests. In Jenkins plugin architecture, HTTP endpoints are typically implemented via do* methods (doPost/doGet) in Java classes. The combination of missing permission validation (CWE-862) and CSRF vulnerability strongly suggests the backup trigger handler doesn't validate user permissions properly and lacks POST method enforcement. The naming follows Jenkins plugin conventions where management actions are often handled via ManagementLink implementations.