How severe is CVE-2022-27202?

CVE-2022-27202 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-2022-27202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27202?

CVE-2022-27202 affects Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27202?

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

When was CVE-2022-27202 published?

CVE-2022-27202 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27202

CVE-2022-27202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter 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% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter
Published: 2022-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 346.vd87693c5a_86c and earlier does not escape the value and description of extended choice parameters of radio buttons or check boxes type, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27202?: Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 346.vd87693c5a_86c and earlier does not escape the value and description of extended choice parameters of radio buttons or check boxes type, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-27202?: CVE-2022-27202 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-2022-27202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27202?: CVE-2022-27202 affects Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27202 published?: CVE-2022-27202 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:extended_choice_parameter:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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