How severe is CVE-2022-23116?

CVE-2022-23116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23116?

CVE-2022-23116 affects Jenkins Conjur Secrets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23116?

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-2022-23116 published?

CVE-2022-23116 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23116

CVE-2022-23116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Conjur Secrets with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Jenkins Conjur Secrets
Published: 2022-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Conjur Secrets Plugin 1.0.9 and earlier implements functionality that allows attackers able to control agent processes to decrypt secrets stored in Jenkins obtained through another method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23116?: Jenkins Conjur Secrets Plugin 1.0.9 and earlier implements functionality that allows attackers able to control agent processes to decrypt secrets stored in Jenkins obtained through another method.
How severe is CVE-2022-23116?: CVE-2022-23116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23116?: CVE-2022-23116 affects Jenkins Conjur Secrets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23116?: 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-2022-23116 published?: CVE-2022-23116 was published on 2022-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:conjur_secrets:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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