How severe is CVE-2022-43425?

CVE-2022-43425 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-2022-43425 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43425?

CVE-2022-43425 affects Jenkins Custom Checkbox Parameter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43425?

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

When was CVE-2022-43425 published?

CVE-2022-43425 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43425

CVE-2022-43425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Custom Checkbox Parameter 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Custom Checkbox Parameter
Published: 2022-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Custom Checkbox Parameter Plugin 1.4 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Custom Checkbox Parameter parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43425?: Jenkins Custom Checkbox Parameter Plugin 1.4 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Custom Checkbox Parameter parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-43425?: CVE-2022-43425 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-2022-43425 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43425?: CVE-2022-43425 affects Jenkins Custom Checkbox Parameter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43425?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43425 published?: CVE-2022-43425 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:custom_checkbox_parameter:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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