CVE-2022-20616: Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.27 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-20616?

credentials binding: upgrade to newer than 1.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-20616 being exploited?

CVE-2022-20616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-20616 affect?

CVE-2022-20616 affects credentials binding. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.27 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read access to validate if a credential ID refers to a secret file credential

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-20616?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-20616 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting credentials binding. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.27 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read access to validate if a credential ID refers to a secret file credential and whether it's a zip file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2022-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-12 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins credentials binding UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.27

Fixed in: newer than 1.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy credentials-binding || rpm -q credentials-binding || credentials-binding --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade credentials-binding

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade credentials-binding

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-20616?

credentials binding: upgrade to newer than 1.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-20616 being exploited?

CVE-2022-20616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-20616 affect?

CVE-2022-20616 affects credentials binding. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.27 and earlier does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read access to validate if a credential ID refers to a secret file credential

How urgent is CVE-2022-20616?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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