How severe is CVE-2022-20620?

CVE-2022-20620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20620?

CVE-2022-20620 affects Jenkins Ssh Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20620?

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

When was CVE-2022-20620 published?

CVE-2022-20620 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20620

CVE-2022-20620 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Ssh Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jenkins Ssh Agent
Published: 2022-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing permission checks in Jenkins SSH Agent Plugin 1.23 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to enumerate credentials IDs of credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20620?: Missing permission checks in Jenkins SSH Agent Plugin 1.23 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to enumerate credentials IDs of credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2022-20620?: CVE-2022-20620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20620?: CVE-2022-20620 affects Jenkins Ssh Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20620?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20620 published?: CVE-2022-20620 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:ssh_agent:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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