CVE-2022-36901 affects Jenkins HTTP Request Plugin versions 1.15 and earlier, where it stores passwords in plain text within the global configuration file. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating that an authenticated attacker with file system access to the Jenkins controller can easily compromise sensitive credentials. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the direct exposure of passwords poses a clear risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:http_request:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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