How severe is CVE-2022-27201?

CVE-2022-27201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27201?

CVE-2022-27201 affects Jenkins Semantic Versioning. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27201?

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

When was CVE-2022-27201 published?

CVE-2022-27201 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27201

CVE-2022-27201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Semantic Versioning with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jenkins Semantic Versioning
Published: 2022-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Semantic Versioning Plugin 1.13 and earlier does not restrict execution of an controller/agent message to agents, and implements no limitations about the file path that can be parsed, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to have Jenkins parse a crafted file that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27201?: Jenkins Semantic Versioning Plugin 1.13 and earlier does not restrict execution of an controller/agent message to agents, and implements no limitations about the file path that can be parsed, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to have Jenkins parse a crafted file that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery.
How severe is CVE-2022-27201?: CVE-2022-27201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27201?: CVE-2022-27201 affects Jenkins Semantic Versioning. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27201 published?: CVE-2022-27201 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:semantic_versioning:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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