CVE-2022-41237
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
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.
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.
Upgrade the Jenkins DotCi Plugin to a version that properly restricts YAML parser instantiation.
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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41237 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts