How severe is CVE-2022-36881?

CVE-2022-36881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36881 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-2022-36881?

CVE-2022-36881 affects Jenkins Git Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36881?

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-2022-36881 published?

CVE-2022-36881 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36881

CVE-2022-36881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Git Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Jenkins Git Client
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Git client Plugin 3.11.0 and earlier does not perform SSH host key verification when connecting to Git repositories via SSH, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36881?: Jenkins Git client Plugin 3.11.0 and earlier does not perform SSH host key verification when connecting to Git repositories via SSH, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-36881?: CVE-2022-36881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36881 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-2022-36881?: CVE-2022-36881 affects Jenkins Git Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36881?: 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-2022-36881 published?: CVE-2022-36881 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:git_client:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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