CVE-2022-41231

Name: CVE-2022-41231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-21T16:15:10.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41231 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Build-Publisher Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to create or replace any config.xml file on the Jenkins controller file system by providing a crafted file name to an API endpoint.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Build-Publisher Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to create or replace any config.xml file on the Jenkins controller file system by providing a crafted file name to an API endpoint.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Build-Publisher	<= 1.22

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2139Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2139Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41231?

How severe is CVE-2022-41231?

CVE-2022-41231 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41231?

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