HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-41237
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41237

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Jenkins DotCi Plugin 2.40.00 and earlier does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types, resulting in a remote code execution vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Jenkins DotCi Plugin fails to properly configure its YAML parser, which allows for remote code execution. This is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the Jenkins DotCi Plugin to a version that properly restricts YAML parser instantiation.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41237 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

jenkins1 product(s)
dotci
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-41237
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 21, 2022

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-41237 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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