GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42
HIGHGHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42 is a high-severity (CVSS 8) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics. O3 Security confirms whether GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42 is actually reachable in your code before you act, and blocks exploitation at runtime until you patch.
Cross site scripting in Jenkins build-metrics Plugin
Blast Radius
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metricsReal-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 1.3 does not escape the build description on one of its views, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Build/Update permission.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics | all versions | No fix |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Remediation status
No patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:build-metrics has shipped for GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42 yet. Where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range, and apply any maintainer-recommended mitigation.
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.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42 is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42 in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-j2gv-q44j-xm42 across Maven dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.