CVE-2022-27195

Name: CVE-2022-27195
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-15T17:15:09.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27195 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Parameterized Trigger Plugin 2.43 and earlier captures environment variables passed to builds triggered using Jenkins Parameterized Trigger Plugin, including password parameter values, in their `build.xml` files. These values are stored unencrypted and can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Parameterized Trigger Plugin 2.43 and earlier captures environment variables passed to builds triggered using Jenkins Parameterized Trigger Plugin, including password parameter values, in their `build.xml` files. These values are stored unencrypted and can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Parameterized Trigger	< 2.43.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2185Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-15/#SECURITY-2185Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27195?

How severe is CVE-2022-27195?

CVE-2022-27195 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27195?

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