CVE-2022-38665

Name: CVE-2022-38665
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-23T17:15:15.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38665 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins CollabNet Plugins Plugin 2.0.8 and earlier stores a RabbitMQ password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins CollabNet Plugins Plugin 2.0.8 and earlier stores a RabbitMQ password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Collabnet	<= 2.0.8

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-2157Vendor 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-2157Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38665?

How severe is CVE-2022-38665?

CVE-2022-38665 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38665?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-38665?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST