How severe is CVE-2022-36905?

CVE-2022-36905 has a CVSS score of 8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-36905?

CVE-2022-36905 affects the following packages: eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36905?

The records we use list no patched version of eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin for CVE-2022-36905. 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-2022-36905 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2022-36905 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-2022-36905 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2022-36905 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-2022-36905?

CVE-2022-36905 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.6%, placing it in the 51th 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-2022-36905?

CVE-2022-36905 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2022-36905 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-36905 was published on July 28, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. 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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☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

HIGH severity

CVE-2022-36905 — maven-metadata-plugin

HIGH

CVE-2022-36905 is a high-severity (CVSS 8) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Stored XSS vulnerability in Jenkins Maven Metadata Plugin for Jenkins CI server plugin

Published

Jul 28, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 2, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs51th percentile — riskier than 51% 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

☕eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin

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 Maven Metadata Plugin for Jenkins CI server Plugin 2.2 and earlier does not perform URL validation for the Repository Base URL of List maven artifact versions 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	`eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

maven metadatajenkins

≤ 2.2

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin, 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 eu.markov.jenkins.plugin.mvnmeta:maven-metadata-plugin for CVE-2022-36905. 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

Maven Metadata Plugin for Jenkins CI server Plugin 2.2 and earlier does not perform URL validation for the Repository Base URL of List maven artifact versions parameters. This results in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

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CVSS Score

8/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Raw vector

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

CWE Classification

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Weaponization

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

Timeline

Disclosed

Jul 28, 2022

Last updated

Nov 8, 2023

Identifiers

CVE-2022-36905

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2022 36905 Webjenkins.io · 2022 07 27 Webopenwall.com Packagegithub.com · maven metadata plugin

Related vulnerabilities

Also affects maven-metadata-plugin

This CVE is high severity, in line with the other 1 CVE affecting maven-metadata-plugin.

CVE-2022-34190

Same weakness: CWE-79

This CVE is high severity; 5 of 7 other CVEs with CWE-79 are rated as high or higher (top: critical).

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Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedNov 8, 2023

CVE-2022-36905 — maven-metadata-plugin

EPSS Exploitation Probability

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

Description

Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

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