CVE-2022-25209

Name: CVE-2022-25209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-15T17:15:11.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25209 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

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

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Chef Sinatra	<= 1.20

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-1377Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-15/#SECURITY-1377Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25209?

Jenkins Chef Sinatra Plugin 1.20 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2022-25209?

CVE-2022-25209 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25209?

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