How severe is CVE-2022-29039?

CVE-2022-29039 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-2022-29039 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-2022-29039?

CVE-2022-29039 affects Jenkins Gerrit Trigger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29039?

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

When was CVE-2022-29039 published?

CVE-2022-29039 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29039

CVE-2022-29039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Gerrit Trigger 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 Gerrit Trigger
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Gerrit Trigger Plugin 2.35.2 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Base64 Encoded String parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29039?: Jenkins Gerrit Trigger Plugin 2.35.2 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Base64 Encoded String parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-29039?: CVE-2022-29039 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-2022-29039 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-2022-29039?: CVE-2022-29039 affects Jenkins Gerrit Trigger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29039 published?: CVE-2022-29039 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2617

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:gerrit_trigger:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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