How severe is CVE-2022-27206?

CVE-2022-27206 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-2022-27206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27206?

CVE-2022-27206 affects Jenkins Gitlab Authentication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27206?

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

When was CVE-2022-27206 published?

CVE-2022-27206 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27206

CVE-2022-27206 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Gitlab Authentication 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Gitlab Authentication
Published: 2022-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins GitLab Authentication Plugin 1.13 and earlier stores the GitLab client secret unencrypted in the global config.xml file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27206?: Jenkins GitLab Authentication Plugin 1.13 and earlier stores the GitLab client secret unencrypted in the global config.xml file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-27206?: CVE-2022-27206 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-2022-27206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27206?: CVE-2022-27206 affects Jenkins Gitlab Authentication. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27206?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27206 published?: CVE-2022-27206 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:gitlab_authentication:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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