How severe is CVE-2022-36905?

CVE-2022-36905 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-2022-36905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36905?

CVE-2022-36905 affects Jenkins Maven Metadata. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36905?

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

When was CVE-2022-36905 published?

CVE-2022-36905 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36905

CVE-2022-36905 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Maven Metadata 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Maven Metadata
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Maven Metadata Plugin for Jenkins CI server Plugin 2.2 and earlier does not perform URL validation for the Repository Base URL of List maven artifact versions parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36905?: Jenkins Maven Metadata Plugin for Jenkins CI server Plugin 2.2 and earlier does not perform URL validation for the Repository Base URL of List maven artifact versions parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-36905?: CVE-2022-36905 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-2022-36905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36905?: CVE-2022-36905 affects Jenkins Maven Metadata. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36905 published?: CVE-2022-36905 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:maven_metadata:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins_ci:*:*

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