How severe is CVE-2022-30966?

CVE-2022-30966 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-2022-30966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30966?

CVE-2022-30966 affects Jenkins Random String Parameter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30966?

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

When was CVE-2022-30966 published?

CVE-2022-30966 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30966

CVE-2022-30966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Random String 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Jenkins Random String Parameter
Published: 2022-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Random String Parameter Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Random 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-2022-30966?: Jenkins Random String Parameter Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Random 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-2022-30966?: CVE-2022-30966 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-2022-30966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30966?: CVE-2022-30966 affects Jenkins Random String Parameter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-30966 published?: CVE-2022-30966 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-05-17/#SECURITY-2717

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:random_string_parameter:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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