Is CVE-2022-46682 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46682 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46682 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46682 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46682?

CVE-2022-46682 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46682

CWE-611Published: December 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Jenkins Plot Plugin 2.1.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Jenkins Plot Plugin fails to properly configure its XML parser, making it susceptible to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. This critical vulnerability, rated 9.8, could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or impact system integrity.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update the Jenkins Plot Plugin to a version later than 2.1.11.

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-2022-46682 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.