CVE-2022-29038

Name: CVE-2022-29038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-12T20:15:09.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 346.vd87693c5a_86c and earlier does not escape the name and description of Extended Choice parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 346.vd87693c5a_86c and earlier does not escape the name and description of Extended Choice parameters on views displaying 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

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Extended Choice Parameter	<= 346.vd87693c5a_86c

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2617Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2617Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29038?

How severe is CVE-2022-29038?

CVE-2022-29038 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29038?

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