MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2022-11-15

CVE-2022-45384

jenkins reverse_proxy_auth Security Advisory (CVE-2022-45384)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-45384 impacting jenkins reverse_proxy_auth. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Jenkins Reverse Proxy Auth Plugin 1.7.3 and earlier stores the LDAP manager password unencrypted in the global config.xml file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product jenkins / reverse_proxy_auth
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-522

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-45384 impacting jenkins reverse_proxy_auth.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-45384.yaml
id: cve-2022-45384

info:
  name: jenkins reverse_proxy_auth - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-45384 affecting jenkins reverse_proxy_auth.
    Evaluation: Jenkins Reverse Proxy Auth Plugin 1.7.3 and earlier stores the LDAP manager password unencrypted in the global config.xml file on the Jenkins controll...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-45384
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2022-45384
    cwe-id: CWE-522
  tags: cve,cve-2022-45384,jenkins,reverse_proxy_auth,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "reverse_proxy_auth"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-45384.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-45384
# Target: jenkins reverse_proxy_auth | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-45384 (jenkins reverse_proxy_auth)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against jenkins reverse_proxy_auth scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-45384.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-45384
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install reverse_proxy_auth 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade reverse_proxy_auth 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update reverse_proxy_auth

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i reverse_proxy_auth 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i reverse_proxy_auth

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-45384 in jenkins reverse_proxy_auth?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update jenkins reverse_proxy_auth packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-45384?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-45384?

CVE-2022-45384 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-45384
Weakness CWE-522
Vendor jenkins
Product reverse_proxy_auth
Published 2022-11-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N