CVE-2022-36921

Name: CVE-2022-36921
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-27T15:15:13.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36921 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing permission check in Jenkins Coverity Plugin 1.11.4 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Coverity Plugin 1.11.4 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Coverity	<= 1.11.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2790%20%282%29Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2790%20%282%29Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36921?

How severe is CVE-2022-36921?

CVE-2022-36921 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36921?

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