CVE-2022-36881

Description

Jenkins Git client Plugin 3.11.0 and earlier does not perform SSH host key verification when connecting to Git repositories via SSH, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Git client Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-1468 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36881?
CVE-2022-36881 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-36881?
To fix CVE-2022-36881, 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-2022-36881 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-36881 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-36881?
CVE-2022-36881 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Git client Plugin.
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