CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-45400: XEE

First published: Tue Nov 15 2022(Updated: )

Jenkins JAPEX Plugin 1.7 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins<=1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-45400?

    CVE-2022-45400 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-45400?

    To fix CVE-2022-45400, upgrade the Jenkins JAPEX Plugin to version 1.8 or later.

  • What type of attacks does CVE-2022-45400 make possible?

    CVE-2022-45400 makes it possible for attackers to exploit XML external entity (XXE) vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of the Jenkins JAPEX Plugin are affected by CVE-2022-45400?

    Versions of the Jenkins JAPEX Plugin up to and including 1.7 are affected by CVE-2022-45400.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2022-45400?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2022-45400; the only solution is to update to a secure version.

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