CVE-2022-41226: Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin · XML External Entity (XXE)
Affects Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration PluginSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 60% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins project Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Immediate mitigation should focus on disabling or restricting XML external entity processing within the Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin’s XML parser configuration, if possible via plugin or Jenkins settings. Organizations should monitor Jenkins plugin updates and apply patches as soon as they become available from the Jenkins project or plugin maintainers. In the absence of an official patch, consider removing or disabling the vulnerable plugin to eliminate the attack surface. Network-level controls such as restricting access to Jenkins servers to trusted internal IP ranges and implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block XXE payloads can reduce exposure. Regularly audit Jenkins configurations and logs for suspicious XML parsing activity. Employ segmentation and least privilege principles to limit the impact of a compromised Jenkins server. Additionally, integrating runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions can help detect exploitation attempts. Finally, educate DevOps and security teams about the risks of XXE vulnerabilities and secure coding practices for XML processing.
Description
Jenkins Compuware Common Configuration Plugin 1.0.14 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.