How severe is CVE-2022-36888?

CVE-2022-36888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36888?

CVE-2022-36888 affects Jenkins Hashicorp Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36888?

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

When was CVE-2022-36888 published?

CVE-2022-36888 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36888

CVE-2022-36888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Hashicorp Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jenkins Hashicorp Vault
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Plugin 354.vdb_858fd6b_f48 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to obtain credentials stored in Vault with attacker-specified path and keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36888?: A missing permission check in Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Plugin 354.vdb_858fd6b_f48 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to obtain credentials stored in Vault with attacker-specified path and keys.
How severe is CVE-2022-36888?: CVE-2022-36888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36888?: CVE-2022-36888 affects Jenkins Hashicorp Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36888 published?: CVE-2022-36888 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:hashicorp_vault:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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