CVE-2022-28159

Name: CVE-2022-28159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-29T13:15:10.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Tests Selector Plugin 1.3.3 and earlier does not escape the Properties File Path option for Choosing Tests parameters, 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 Tests Selector Plugin 1.3.3 and earlier does not escape the Properties File Path option for Choosing Tests parameters, 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	Tests Selector	<= 1.3.3

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-2262Vendor 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-2262Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28159?

How severe is CVE-2022-28159?

CVE-2022-28159 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-2022-28159?

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