CVE-2022-45381Network attack vector

Arbitrary file read via unrestricted prefix interpolation

Published Nov 15, 2022 · Updated Apr 30, 2025

Arbitrary file read in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps 2.13.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read controller files. The readProperties step passes attacker-controlled interpolation expressions to Apache Commons Configuration while leaving the file prefix enabled. Reachability requires permission to configure a Pipeline; successful use discloses files readable by the Jenkins controller process.

CVSS severity8.1
High
EPSS probability1.42%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Arbitrary file read in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps 2.13.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read controller files. The readProperties step passes attacker-controlled interpolation expressions to Apache Commons Configuration while leaving the file prefix enabled. Reachability requires permission to configure a Pipeline; successful use discloses files readable by the Jenkins controller process.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-45381
Published
Nov 15, 2022
Updated
Apr 30, 2025
Vendor
Jenkins Project
Product
Pipeline Utility Steps
Classifications
CWE-22, T1005
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 15, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 30, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=unspecified <=2.13.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Jenkins Project · Pipeline Utility Stepsversion=unspecified <=2.13.1

Published CVSS scores

8.1CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
T1005Data from Local System

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