How severe is CVE-2022-30966?

CVE-2022-30966 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-30966?

CVE-2022-30966 affects the following packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30966?

The records we use list no patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter for CVE-2022-30966. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2022-30966 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2022-30966 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2022-30966 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2022-30966 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-30966?

CVE-2022-30966 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.8%, placing it in the 56th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-30966?

CVE-2022-30966 is classified as CWE-116 (CWE-116). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2022-30966 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-30966 was published on May 18, 2022 and was last updated on February 16, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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MEDIUM severity

CVE-2022-30966 — random-string-parameter

MEDIUM

CVE-2022-30966 is a medium-severity (CVSS 5.4) CWE-116 vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Cross-site Scripting in Jenkins Random String Parameter Plugin

Published

May 18, 2022

Updated

Feb 16, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 30, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.8%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk+0.01%

Lower risk than most CVEs56th percentile — riskier than 56% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Jenkins Random String Parameter Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Random String parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

random string parameterjenkins

≤ 1.0

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:random-string-parameter for CVE-2022-30966. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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CVSS Score

5.4/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CWE Classification

CWE-116CWE-116

Weaponization

No Nuclei template, Metasploit module or public proof-of-concept found.

Timeline

Disclosed

May 18, 2022

Last updated

Feb 16, 2024

Identifiers

CVE-2022-30966

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2022 30966 Webjenkins.io · 2022 05 17 Packagegithub.com · random string parameter plugin

Related vulnerabilities

This CVE is medium severity; 6 of 8 other CVEs with CWE-116 are rated as high or higher (top: critical).

CVE-2026-44266CVE-2026-118257CVE-2026-118256CVE-2026-116582CVE-2026-114510CVE-2026-94545CVE-2026-110725CVE-2026-113726Browse all CWE-116

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedFeb 16, 2024