Cross-site scripting in Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin 554.va4a552116332 and earlier renders the unescaped test descriptions and exception messages provided in test results if certain job-level options are set, resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to configure jobs or control test results.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin | up to 554.va4a552116332 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin (Maven) | before 555.va0d5f66521e3 | 555.va0d5f66521e3 | Patch available | GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg |
- Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin VendorJenkins Affected up to 554.va4a552116332 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin (Maven) Vendor— Affected before 555.va0d5f66521e3 Fixed in 555.va0d5f66521e3 Patch available GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg org.jenkins-ci.plugins:testng-plugin (Maven) Fixed in 555.va0d5f66521e3 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-34778
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg
References
More Jenkins Testng Results vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-16172 Cross-site scripting in Jenkins TestNG Results Plugin CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.4
Sources
- CVE-2022-34778 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-34778 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8hv7-4vfc-w8pg · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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