CVE-2022-41237

Name: CVE-2022-41237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-21T16:15:10.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41237 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins DotCi Plugin 2.40.00 and earlier does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types, resulting in a remote code execution vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins DotCi Plugin 2.40.00 and earlier does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types, resulting in a remote code execution vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Dotci	<= 2.40.00

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-1737Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-1737Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41237?

Jenkins DotCi Plugin 2.40.00 and earlier does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types, resulting in a remote code execution vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2022-41237?

CVE-2022-41237 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41237?

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