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Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

CVE-2022-30966

Medium
5.4/10

Summary

Jenkins Random String Parameter Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not escape the name and description of Random String parameters on views displaying parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.

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  • NETWORK
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  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
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  • NONE

CWE-116 - Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

The software prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.

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Advisory Timeline

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