CVE-2022-29052

Name: CVE-2022-29052
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-12T20:15:09.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29052 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.3.8 and earlier stores private keys unencrypted in cloud agent config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.3.8 and earlier stores private keys unencrypted in cloud agent config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Google Compute Engine	<= 4.3.8

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2045Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-04-12/#SECURITY-2045Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29052?

How severe is CVE-2022-29052?

CVE-2022-29052 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29052?

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