How severe is CVE-2022-25185?

CVE-2022-25185 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-2022-25185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25185?

CVE-2022-25185 affects Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25185?

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

When was CVE-2022-25185 published?

CVE-2022-25185 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25185

CVE-2022-25185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger
Published: 2022-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.81 and earlier does not escape the build cause when using the webhook, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25185?: Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.81 and earlier does not escape the build cause when using the webhook, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-25185?: CVE-2022-25185 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-2022-25185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25185?: CVE-2022-25185 affects Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-25185 published?: CVE-2022-25185 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:generic_webhook_trigger:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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