How severe is CVE-2022-36921?

CVE-2022-36921 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36921?

CVE-2022-36921 affects Jenkins Coverity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36921?

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-2022-36921 published?

CVE-2022-36921 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36921

CVE-2022-36921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Coverity 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jenkins Coverity
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Coverity Plugin 1.11.4 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36921?: A missing permission check in Jenkins Coverity Plugin 1.11.4 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2022-36921?: CVE-2022-36921 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36921?: CVE-2022-36921 affects Jenkins Coverity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36921?: 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-2022-36921 published?: CVE-2022-36921 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:coverity:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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