How severe is CVE-2022-34177?

CVE-2022-34177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-34177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34177?

CVE-2022-34177 affects Jenkins Pipeline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34177?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-34177 published?

CVE-2022-34177 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34177

CVE-2022-34177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Jenkins Pipeline
Published: 2022-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Pipeline: Input Step Plugin 448.v37cea_9a_10a_70 and earlier archives files uploaded for `file` parameters for Pipeline `input` steps on the controller as part of build metadata, using the parameter name without sanitization as a relative path inside a build-related directory, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to create or replace arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system with attacker-specified content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34177?: Jenkins Pipeline: Input Step Plugin 448.v37cea_9a_10a_70 and earlier archives files uploaded for `file` parameters for Pipeline `input` steps on the controller as part of build metadata, using the parameter name without sanitization as a relative path inside a build-related directory, allowing attackers able to configure Pipelines to create or replace arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system with attacker-specified content.
How severe is CVE-2022-34177?: CVE-2022-34177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-34177 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34177?: CVE-2022-34177 affects Jenkins Pipeline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34177?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-34177 published?: CVE-2022-34177 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-22/#SECURITY-2705

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:pipeline\:_input_step:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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