CVE-2022-34173

Name: CVE-2022-34173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-23T17:15:15.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34173 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Jenkins 2.340 through 2.355 (both inclusive) the tooltip of the build button in list views supports HTML without escaping the job display name, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Jenkins 2.340 through 2.355 (both inclusive) the tooltip of the build button in list views supports HTML without escaping the job display name, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/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

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-2022-34173?

How severe is CVE-2022-34173?

CVE-2022-34173 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-2022-34173?

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