CVE-2022-41233 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the Jenkins Rundeck Plugin versions 3.6.11 and earlier. The issue arises because the plugin fails to enforce Run/Artifacts permission checks on multiple HTTP endpoints. Specifically, this means that users who have Item/Read permissions—which are generally less privileged—can access information about build artifacts of a given job if the optional Run/Artifacts permission is enabled. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862, which relates to improper authorization. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of artifacts, nor does it impact availability, but it does allow unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive build artifact information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring privileges (Item/Read) but no user interaction, and resulting in limited confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The lack of patch links suggests that users should verify plugin updates or apply configuration workarounds to mitigate exposure. This vulnerability is significant in environments where Jenkins is used for continuous integration and deployment, and where build artifacts may contain sensitive or proprietary information.

For European organizations, the impact primarily concerns confidentiality breaches related to build artifacts stored or managed via Jenkins with the Rundeck Plugin. Such artifacts may include compiled binaries, configuration files, or other sensitive data that could reveal intellectual property or internal build processes. Unauthorized access to these artifacts could facilitate further attacks, such as reverse engineering or supply chain compromise. While the vulnerability does not allow modification or disruption of services, the exposure of sensitive build data could undermine trust, violate compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR if personal data is indirectly exposed), and lead to reputational damage. Organizations with complex DevOps pipelines relying on Jenkins and Rundeck integration are particularly at risk, especially if access controls are not tightly managed. The vulnerability's requirement for Item/Read permissions means that insider threats or compromised low-privilege accounts could exploit this flaw. Given the widespread use of Jenkins in European enterprises across sectors such as finance, manufacturing, and technology, the risk of information leakage is non-trivial.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should first verify the version of the Jenkins Rundeck Plugin in use and upgrade to a version where this issue is resolved once available. In the absence of an immediate patch, organizations should restrict Item/Read permissions to trusted users only, minimizing the number of accounts that can exploit this flaw. Additionally, review and tighten access control policies around Jenkins jobs and artifacts, ensuring that the optional Run/Artifacts permission is enabled only when strictly necessary and assigned carefully. Implement network segmentation and monitoring to detect unusual access patterns to Jenkins endpoints. Employ audit logging to track access to build artifacts and investigate any suspicious activity promptly. Consider isolating sensitive build artifact storage from Jenkins or using artifact repositories with stricter access controls. Finally, educate DevOps teams about the risks of excessive permissions and the importance of least privilege principles in CI/CD environments.