CVE-2022-36901: Jenkins HTTP Request Plugin 1.15 and earlier stores HTTP Request passwords unencrypted in its global configura

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36901?

http request: upgrade to newer than 1.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36901 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36901 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-2022-36901 affect?

CVE-2022-36901 affects http request. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins HTTP Request Plugin 1.15 and earlier stores HTTP Request passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-36901?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-36901 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting http request. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins HTTP Request Plugin 1.15 and earlier stores HTTP Request passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2022-07-27
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

2022-07-27 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins http request UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.15

Fixed in: newer than 1.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-request || rpm -q http-request || http-request --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade http-request

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade http-request

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-36901?

http request: upgrade to newer than 1.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36901 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36901 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-2022-36901 affect?

CVE-2022-36901 affects http request. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins HTTP Request Plugin 1.15 and earlier stores HTTP Request passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36901?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-1010206 MEDIUM 5.9 DOWNGRADE OSS Http Request (Apache Cordova Plugin) 6 is affected by: Missing SSL certificate validation

References

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