How severe is CVE-2022-25208?

CVE-2022-25208 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-2022-25208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25208?

CVE-2022-25208 affects Jenkins Chef Sinatra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25208?

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-2022-25208 published?

CVE-2022-25208 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25208

CVE-2022-25208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Chef Sinatra 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jenkins Chef Sinatra
Published: 2022-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to have Jenkins send an HTTP request to an attacker-controlled URL and have it parse an XML response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25208?: A missing permission check in Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to have Jenkins send an HTTP request to an attacker-controlled URL and have it parse an XML response.
How severe is CVE-2022-25208?: CVE-2022-25208 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-2022-25208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25208?: CVE-2022-25208 affects Jenkins Chef Sinatra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25208?: 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-2022-25208 published?: CVE-2022-25208 was published on 2022-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:chef_sinatra:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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