How severe is CVE-2022-20615?

CVE-2022-20615 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20615 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20615?

CVE-2022-20615 primarily affects Jenkins Matrix Project. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20615?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-20615 published?

CVE-2022-20615 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20615

CVE-2022-20615 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Matrix Project with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Matrix Project
Published: 2022-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin 1.19 and earlier does not escape HTML metacharacters in node and label names, and label descriptions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20615?: Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin 1.19 and earlier does not escape HTML metacharacters in node and label names, and label descriptions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-20615?: CVE-2022-20615 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20615 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20615?: CVE-2022-20615 primarily affects Jenkins Matrix Project. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20615?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20615 published?: CVE-2022-20615 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:matrix_project:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_cloud_native_core_automated_test_suite:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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