CVE-2022-25185

Name: CVE-2022-25185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-15T17:15:09.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25185 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.81 and earlier does not escape the build cause when using the webhook, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Generic Webhook Trigger Plugin 1.81 and earlier does not escape the build cause when using the webhook, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Generic Webhook Trigger	<= 1.81

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2592Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-2592Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25185?

How severe is CVE-2022-25185?

CVE-2022-25185 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25185?

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