Is CVE-2022-41226 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-41226 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-41226 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41226 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41226?

CVE-2022-41226 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41226

CWE-611Published: September 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin 1.0.14 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin is susceptible to XML external entity (XXE) attacks due to improper XML parser configuration. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to potentially access sensitive data or perform other malicious actions.

There are no known public exploits for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin to a version that secures the XML parser.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41226 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.