Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Jenkins plugin can store unsafe text in a job configuration. When another user views the affected configuration, that text could run as browser script. The attacker must already have Item/Configure permission, so this is not an unauthenticated takeover, but it can still expose or alter data visible to the victim.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate Jenkins governance issue. Prioritize faster if job configuration rights are broadly delegated or Jenkins is used for sensitive deployment workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2022-41229 is stored XSS in Jenkins NS-ND Integration Performance Publisher Plugin 4.8.0.134 and earlier. The plugin fails to escape configuration options for the Execute NetStorm/NetCloud Test build step. Exploitation requires Item/Configure permission and user interaction. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4, with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Jenkins environments with NS-ND Integration Performance Publisher Plugin 4.8.0.134 or earlier installed, especially where non-administrators can configure jobs using the affected build step.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Abuse requires an attacker with Jenkins Item/Configure permission and a victim who views affected configuration content.
Researcher notes
The key control boundary is Jenkins Item/Configure. Validate permission scope and affected build-step usage before escalating severity. The bundle does not provide exploit evidence or detailed remediation, so avoid claims beyond the CVE and Jenkins advisory.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Jenkins instances for this plugin and version 4.8.0.134 or earlier.
- Review Jenkins SECURITY-2858 guidance for the fixed version or vendor mitigation.
- Restrict Item/Configure permission to trusted administrators until remediation is complete.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Review job configuration changes by users with Item/Configure permission.
Validation and detection
- Check each Jenkins controller for the plugin name and installed version.
- Identify jobs using the Execute NetStorm/NetCloud Test build step.
- Audit users and groups granted Item/Configure permission.
- Review recent job configuration history for unexpected changes.
- Confirm remediation against the Jenkins advisory before closing the finding.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-09-21/#SECURITY-2858CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.