How severe is GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw?

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw has a CVSS score of 6.1/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw?

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw affects the following packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw?

The records we use list no patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics for GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw in my Maven dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw 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 GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw?

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 57.7%, placing it in the 99th 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. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw?

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw 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.

Is there exploit tooling available for GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw?

A Nuclei detection template exists for GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw was published on May 24, 2022 and was last updated on February 20, 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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Not in CISA KEV

MEDIUM severity

Jenkins build-metrics Plugin reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilityGHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw

MEDIUM

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics. 3 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Also known asCVE-2019-10475

Published

May 24, 2022

Updated

Feb 20, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

3 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 4, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

57.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

High Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs99th percentile — riskier than 99% 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:build-metrics

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 build-metrics Plugin does not properly escape the label query parameter, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

Affected Packages

1 total

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

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

build-metricsjenkins

≤ 1.3

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-47598webappsjava

Jenkins build-metrics plugin 1.3 - 'label' Cross-Site Scripting

by vesche · Nov 8, 2019

Exploit-DB Source

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:build-metrics, 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:build-metrics for GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw. 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.

How to detect GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw

A community-maintained Nuclei template exists for this CVE. You can scan for it directly:

nuclei -id ghsa-f8w9-66fp-3jgw -u https://target

Template: Jenkins build-metrics 1.3 - Cross-Site Scripting
Severity: medium
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, leading to potential data theft or unauthorized actions.
Remediation: Upgrade to a patched version of the Jenkins build-metrics plugin or apply the necessary fixes provided by the vendor.

Template by ProjectDiscovery nuclei-templates (madrobot), MIT licensed. View the full template. Scan only systems you are authorised to test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jenkins build-metrics Plugin does not properly escape the `label` query parameter, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

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CVSS Score

6.1/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Raw vector

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

CWE Classification

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Weaponization

Timeline

First exploit

Nov 8, 2019

Disclosed

May 24, 2022

Last updated

Feb 20, 2024

Identifiers

GHSA-f8w9-66fp-3jgw

References

Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2019 10475 Webjenkins.io · 2019 10 23 Webplugins.jenkins.io · build metrics Webpacketstormsecurity.com · Jenkins Build Metrics 1.3 Cross Site Scripting Webopenwall.com

Related vulnerabilities

Also affects build-metrics

This CVE is medium severity; 3 of 3 other CVEs affecting build-metrics are rated as high or higher (top: high).

CVE-2022-34784CVE-2022-34785CVE-2019-10475

Same weakness: CWE-79

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

CVE-2026-55649CVE-2026-113787CVE-2026-44267CVE-2026-96632CVE-2026-9086Browse all CWE-79

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedFeb 20, 2024