Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-41226 is a critical Jenkins plugin issue. Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin 1.0.14 and earlier may process XML unsafely, allowing XML external entity attacks. This can expose sensitive data, alter behavior, or disrupt service depending on how the plugin handles attacker-supplied XML.
Executive priority
Treat this as high-priority for Jenkins environments using the affected plugin. The score is critical and the impact could include data exposure or service disruption, but active exploitation is not established by the provided sources.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-611: improper XML external entity restriction. The plugin does not configure its XML parser to prevent XXE attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins environments with the Compuware Common Configuration Plugin installed at version 1.0.14 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify specific vulnerable endpoints or configurations beyond the plugin and XML parsing behavior.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation may be possible, but the bundle does not provide exploit details or proof-of-concept status.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise but clear: Jenkins identifies unsafe XML parser configuration in Compuware Common Configuration Plugin 1.0.14 and earlier. The bundle does not include endpoint-level attack surface, exploit prerequisites beyond CVSS, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Jenkins instances for the Compuware Common Configuration Plugin and record installed versions.
- Prioritize remediation for plugin version 1.0.14 or earlier.
- Check Jenkins advisory SECURITY-2832 for vendor-supported upgrade or mitigation guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict access to Jenkins while remediation is being planned.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each Jenkins instance has the affected plugin installed.
- Verify plugin versions and flag 1.0.14 or earlier as vulnerable.
- Review Jenkins advisory SECURITY-2832 before applying changes.
- After remediation, recheck plugin inventory and version state.
- Review Jenkins logs for suspicious XML-processing errors or unexpected plugin behavior.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2832CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.