How severe is CVE-2022-43426?

CVE-2022-43426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43426?

CVE-2022-43426 affects Jenkins S3 Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43426?

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

When was CVE-2022-43426 published?

CVE-2022-43426 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43426

CVE-2022-43426 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins S3 Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Jenkins S3 Explorer
Published: 2022-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins S3 Explorer Plugin 1.0.8 and earlier does not mask the AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY form field, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43426?: Jenkins S3 Explorer Plugin 1.0.8 and earlier does not mask the AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY form field, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture it.
How severe is CVE-2022-43426?: CVE-2022-43426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43426?: CVE-2022-43426 affects Jenkins S3 Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43426?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43426 published?: CVE-2022-43426 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:s3_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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