How severe is CVE-2022-29052?

CVE-2022-29052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29052?

CVE-2022-29052 affects Jenkins Google Compute Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29052?

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

When was CVE-2022-29052 published?

CVE-2022-29052 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29052

CVE-2022-29052 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Google Compute Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Google Compute Engine
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.3.8 and earlier stores private keys unencrypted in cloud agent config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29052?: Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.3.8 and earlier stores private keys unencrypted in cloud agent config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-29052?: CVE-2022-29052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29052?: CVE-2022-29052 affects Jenkins Google Compute Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29052?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29052 published?: CVE-2022-29052 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2045

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:google_compute_engine:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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