How severe is CVE-2022-38663?

CVE-2022-38663 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-2022-38663 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-2022-38663?

CVE-2022-38663 affects Jenkins Git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38663?

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

When was CVE-2022-38663 published?

CVE-2022-38663 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38663

CVE-2022-38663 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Git 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Git
Published: 2022-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Git Plugin 4.11.4 and earlier does not properly mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) credentials in the build log provided by the Git Username and Password (`gitUsernamePassword`) credentials binding.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38663?: Jenkins Git Plugin 4.11.4 and earlier does not properly mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) credentials in the build log provided by the Git Username and Password (`gitUsernamePassword`) credentials binding.
How severe is CVE-2022-38663?: CVE-2022-38663 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-2022-38663 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-2022-38663?: CVE-2022-38663 affects Jenkins Git. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38663?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38663 published?: CVE-2022-38663 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:git:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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