CVE-2022-20617

Name: CVE-2022-20617
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-12T20:15:08.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20617 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin 1.17 and earlier does not sanitize the name of an image or a tag, resulting in an OS command execution vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission or able to control the contents of a previously configured job's SCM repository.. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Docker Commons Plugin 1.17 and earlier does not sanitize the name of an image or a tag, resulting in an OS command execution vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission or able to control the contents of a previously configured job's SCM repository.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.26%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Docker Commons	<= 1.17

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-1878Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-1878Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20617?

How severe is CVE-2022-20617?

CVE-2022-20617 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20617?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST