How severe is CVE-2022-38665?

CVE-2022-38665 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-2022-38665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38665?

CVE-2022-38665 affects Jenkins Collabnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38665?

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

When was CVE-2022-38665 published?

CVE-2022-38665 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38665

CVE-2022-38665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Collabnet 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% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Collabnet
Published: 2022-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins CollabNet Plugins Plugin 2.0.8 and earlier stores a RabbitMQ password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38665?: Jenkins CollabNet Plugins Plugin 2.0.8 and earlier stores a RabbitMQ password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2022-38665?: CVE-2022-38665 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-2022-38665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38665?: CVE-2022-38665 affects Jenkins Collabnet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38665 published?: CVE-2022-38665 was published on 2022-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:collabnet:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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