CVE-2022-38664

Name: CVE-2022-38664
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-23T17:15:15.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38664 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Job Configuration History Plugin 1165.v8cc9fd1f4597 and earlier does not escape the job name on the System Configuration History page, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to configure job names.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Job Configuration History Plugin 1165.v8cc9fd1f4597 and earlier does not escape the job name on the System Configuration History page, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to configure job names.

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

0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Job Configuration History	<= 1165.v8cc9fd1f4597

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-08-23/#SECURITY-2765Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/23/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-08-23/#SECURITY-2765Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38664?

How severe is CVE-2022-38664?

CVE-2022-38664 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38664?

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