CVE-2022-27212

Name: CVE-2022-27212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-15T17:15:12.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27212 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins List Git Branches Parameter Plugin 0.0.9 and earlier does not escape the name of the 'List Git branches (and more)' parameter, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins List Git Branches Parameter Plugin 0.0.9 and earlier does not escape the name of the 'List Git branches (and more)' parameter, 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

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	List Git Branches Parameter	<= 0.0.9

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-2167Vendor 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-2167Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27212?

How severe is CVE-2022-27212?

CVE-2022-27212 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27212?

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