How severe is CVE-2022-45386?

CVE-2022-45386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45386?

CVE-2022-45386 affects Jenkins Violations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45386?

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

When was CVE-2022-45386 published?

CVE-2022-45386 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45386

CVE-2022-45386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Violations with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Jenkins Violations
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Violations Plugin 0.7.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45386?: Jenkins Violations Plugin 0.7.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-45386?: CVE-2022-45386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45386?: CVE-2022-45386 affects Jenkins Violations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45386 published?: CVE-2022-45386 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:violations:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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