CVE-2022-20617
CVE-2022-20617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Docker Commons with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Jenkins Docker Commons
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin 1.17 and earlier does not sanitize the name of an image or a tag, resulting in an OS command execution vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission or able to control the contents of a previously configured job's SCM repository.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20617?
- Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin 1.17 and earlier does not sanitize the name of an image or a tag, resulting in an OS command execution vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission or able to control the contents of a previously configured job's SCM repository.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20617?
- CVE-2022-20617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-20617 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-20617?
- CVE-2022-20617 affects Jenkins Docker Commons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-20617?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-20617 published?
- CVE-2022-20617 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-1878
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:docker_commons:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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