CVE-2022-28135

Name: CVE-2022-28135
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-29T13:15:08.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28135 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins instant-messaging Plugin 1.41 and earlier stores passwords for group chats unencrypted in the global configuration file of plugins based on Jenkins instant-messaging Plugin on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins instant-messaging Plugin 1.41 and earlier stores passwords for group chats unencrypted in the global configuration file of plugins based on Jenkins instant-messaging Plugin on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Instant-Messaging	< 1.42

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-29/#SECURITY-2161Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/03/29/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-03-29/#SECURITY-2161Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28135?

How severe is CVE-2022-28135?

CVE-2022-28135 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28135?

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