How severe is CVE-2022-36920?

CVE-2022-36920 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-36920?

CVE-2022-36920 affects the following packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:coverity (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36920?

The records we use list no patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:coverity for CVE-2022-36920. 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-2022-36920 in my Maven dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate CVE-2022-36920 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2022-36920 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2022-36920 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-2022-36920?

CVE-2022-36920 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.6%, placing it in the 49th 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-2022-36920?

CVE-2022-36920 is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2022-36920 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-36920 was published on July 27, 2022 and was last updated on October 24, 2026. 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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Not in CISA KEV

HIGH severity

CVE-2022-36920 — coverity

HIGH

CVE-2022-36920 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:coverity. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Jenkins Coverity Plugin vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Also known asGHSA-5x3f-7m52-9cgf

Published

Jul 27, 2022

Updated

Oct 24, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 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 CVEs49th percentile — riskier than 49% 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:coverity

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

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins Coverity Plugin 1.11.4 and earlier allows attackers to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Affected Packages

1 total

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

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

coverityjenkins

≤ 1.11.4

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:coverity, 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:coverity for CVE-2022-36920. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

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CVSS Score

8.8/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Raw vector

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

CWE Classification

CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Weaponization

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

Timeline

Disclosed

Jul 27, 2022

Last updated

Oct 24, 2026

Identifiers

CVE-2022-36920

GHSA-5x3f-7m52-9cgf

References

Advisoryopenwall.com Advisoryjenkins.io · 2022 07 27 Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2022 36920 Webjenkins.io · 2022 07 27 Packagegithub.com · coverity plugin

Related vulnerabilities

Also affects coverity

This CVE is high severity; 1 of 3 other CVEs affecting coverity is rated as high or higher (top: high).

CVE-2022-36921CVE-2022-36919CVE-2018-1000104

Same weakness: CWE-352

This CVE is high severity — higher than any of the other 5 CVEs with CWE-352 (highest there: moderate).

CVE-2026-126067CVE-2026-109481CVE-2026-96629CVE-2026-118266CVE-2026-113796Browse all CWE-352

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedOct 24, 2026

CVE-2022-36920 — coverity

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

Is CVE-2022-36920 in your dependencies?