CVE-2022-45401

Name: CVE-2022-45401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-15T20:15:15.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45401 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Associated Files Plugin 0.2.1 and earlier does not escape names of associated files, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Associated Files Plugin 0.2.1 and earlier does not escape names of associated files, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

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

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Associated Files	<= 0.2.1

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-2947Vendor 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-2947Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45401?

How severe is CVE-2022-45401?

CVE-2022-45401 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-2022-45401?

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