How severe is CVE-2022-27196?

CVE-2022-27196 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-2022-27196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27196?

CVE-2022-27196 affects Jenkins Favorite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27196?

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

When was CVE-2022-27196 published?

CVE-2022-27196 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27196

CVE-2022-27196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Favorite 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% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Favorite
Published: 2022-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Favorite Plugin 2.4.0 and earlier does not escape the names of jobs in the favorite column, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure or Item/Create permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27196?: Jenkins Favorite Plugin 2.4.0 and earlier does not escape the names of jobs in the favorite column, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure or Item/Create permissions.
How severe is CVE-2022-27196?: CVE-2022-27196 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-2022-27196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27196?: CVE-2022-27196 affects Jenkins Favorite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27196 published?: CVE-2022-27196 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:favorite:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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