Is CVE-2022-45396 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45396 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45396 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45396 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45396?

CVE-2022-45396 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45396

CWE-611Published: November 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Jenkins SourceMonitor Plugin 0.2 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Jenkins SourceMonitor Plugin 0.2 and earlier is susceptible to XML external entity (XXE) attacks because it does not properly configure its XML parser. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the SourceMonitor Plugin to the latest version. If an update is not available, disable the plugin to mitigate the risk.

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-2022-45396 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.