CVE-2022-34172

Name: CVE-2022-34172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-23T17:15:15.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Jenkins 2.340 through 2.355 (both inclusive) symbol-based icons unescape previously escaped values of 'tooltip' parameters, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Jenkins 2.340 through 2.355 (both inclusive) symbol-based icons unescape previously escaped values of 'tooltip' parameters, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Jenkins	>= 2.340, <= 2.355

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-22/#SECURITY-2781Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-06-22/#SECURITY-2781Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34172?

In Jenkins 2.340 through 2.355 (both inclusive) symbol-based icons unescape previously escaped values of 'tooltip' parameters, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2022-34172?

CVE-2022-34172 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34172?

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