CVE-2022-25209
CVE-2022-25209 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-611.
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-611
- Affected product: Jenkins Chef Sinatra
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25209?
- Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25209?
- CVE-2022-25209 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-2022-25209 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-2022-25209?
- CVE-2022-25209 affects Jenkins Chef Sinatra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25209?
- 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-2022-25209 published?
- CVE-2022-25209 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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