CVE-2022-0538

Description

Jenkins 2.333 and earlier, LTS 2.319.2 and earlier defines custom XStream converters that have not been updated to apply the protections for the vulnerability CVE-2021-43859 and allow unconstrained resource usage.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.15% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-02-09/#SECURITY-2602 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/09/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0538?
CVE-2022-0538 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0538?
To fix CVE-2022-0538, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0538 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0538 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0538?
CVE-2022-0538 affects Jenkins project Jenkins.
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