CVE-2022-45386

Name: CVE-2022-45386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-15T20:15:11.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45386 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Violations Plugin 0.7.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Violations Plugin 0.7.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Violations	<= 0.7.11

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-766Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-11-15/#SECURITY-766Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45386?

Jenkins Violations Plugin 0.7.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2022-45386?

CVE-2022-45386 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45386?

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