How severe is CVE-2022-30956?

CVE-2022-30956 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-2022-30956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30956?

CVE-2022-30956 affects Jenkins Rundeck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30956?

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

When was CVE-2022-30956 published?

CVE-2022-30956 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30956

CVE-2022-30956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Rundeck with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Rundeck
Published: 2022-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Rundeck Plugin 3.6.10 and earlier does not restrict URL schemes in Rundeck webhook submissions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to submit crafted Rundeck webhook payloads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30956?: Jenkins Rundeck Plugin 3.6.10 and earlier does not restrict URL schemes in Rundeck webhook submissions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to submit crafted Rundeck webhook payloads.
How severe is CVE-2022-30956?: CVE-2022-30956 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-2022-30956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30956?: CVE-2022-30956 affects Jenkins Rundeck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-30956 published?: CVE-2022-30956 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-05-17/#SECURITY-2600

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:rundeck:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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