CVE-2022-29036
MediumCross-site Scripting in Jenkins Credentials Plugin
Published Apr 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-rvg5-f5fj-mxvg
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-29036 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3.1) affecting Credentials (Jenkins), org.jenkins-ci.plugins:credentials (maven), jenkins (redhat) and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including jenkins 2-plugins-0:3.11.1650628887-1.el7, jenkins 2-plugins-0:4.9.1651754460-1.el8, Credentials 2.6.1.1.
- 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)
72%
Higher than 99.4% 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 Credentials Plugin 1111.v35a_307992395 and earlier, except 1087.1089.v2f1b_9a_b_040e4, 1074.1076.v39c30cecb_0e2, and 2.6.1.1, does not escape the name and description of Credentials parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CredentialsJenkins | See advisory | 2.6.1.1 |
| org.jenkins-ci.plugins:credentialsmaven | See advisory | 1087.1089.v2f1b_9a_b_040e4 |
| jenkinsredhat | See advisory | 2-plugins-0:3.11.1650628887-1.el7 |
| Jenkins Credentials Plugin | >= unspecified | n/a |
Patched Releases
jenkins
2-plugins-0:3.11.1650628887-1.el7, 2-plugins-0:4.9.1651754460-1.el8
Credentials
2.6.1.1
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:credentials
1074.1076.v39c30cecb_0e2, 1087.1089.v2f1b_9a_b_040e4, 2.6.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 13, 2022
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2022:0871
- advisoryRHSA-2022:1600
- advisoryRHSA-2022:2205
- advisoryRHSA-2022:2280
- advisoryRHSA-2022:4909
FAQ
Common Questions.
Jenkins Credentials Plugin 1111.v35a_307992395 and earlier, except 1087.1089.v2f1b_9a_b_040e4, 1074.1076.v39c30cecb_0e2, and 2.6.1.1, does not escape the name and description of Credentials parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attacker…
Affected: Credentials (Jenkins); org.jenkins-ci.plugins:credentials (maven); jenkins (redhat), 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 jenkins 2-plugins-0:3.11.1650628887-1.el7, jenkins 2-plugins-0:4.9.1651754460-1.el8, Credentials 2.6.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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