CVE-2022-20615
Mediumjenkins-2-plugins/matrix-project: does not escape HTML metacharacters which could result in XSS
Published Jan 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-vqwg-4v6f-h6x5
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-20615 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3.1) affecting Matrix Project (Jenkins), Communications Cloud Native Core Automated Test Suite (Oracle), org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project (maven) and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Matrix Project <=1.19, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project 1.18.1, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project 1.20.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
5.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin 1.19 and earlier does not escape HTML metacharacters in node and label names, and label descriptions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix ProjectJenkins | See advisory | 1.19 |
| Communications Cloud Native Core Automated Test SuiteOracle | 1.9.0 | n/a |
| org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-projectmaven | >= 1.19 | 1.18.1 |
| Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin | >= unspecified | n/a |
Patched Releases
Matrix Project
<=1.19
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project
1.18.1, 1.20
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 13, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20615
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-20612
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-20613
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-20614
FAQ
Common Questions.
Jenkins Matrix Project Plugin 1.19 and earlier does not escape HTML metacharacters in node and label names, and label descriptions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.
Affected: Matrix Project (Jenkins); Communications Cloud Native Core Automated Test Suite (Oracle) versions 1.9.0; org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project (maven) versions >= 1.19, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Matrix Project <=1.19, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project 1.18.1, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-project 1.20.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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