How severe is CVE-2017-1000387?

CVE-2017-1000387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000387?

CVE-2017-1000387 affects Jenkins Build-publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000387?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-1000387 published?

CVE-2017-1000387 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000387

CVE-2017-1000387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Build-publisher with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Build-publisher
Published: 2018-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Build-Publisher plugin version 1.21 and earlier stores credentials to other Jenkins instances in the file hudson.plugins.build_publisher.BuildPublisher.xml in the Jenkins master home directory. These credentials were stored unencrypted, allowing anyone with local file system access to access them. Additionally, the credentials were also transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form. This could result in exposure of the credentials through browser extensions, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and similar situations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000387?: Jenkins Build-Publisher plugin version 1.21 and earlier stores credentials to other Jenkins instances in the file hudson.plugins.build_publisher.BuildPublisher.xml in the Jenkins master home directory. These credentials were stored unencrypted, allowing anyone with local file system access to access them. Additionally, the credentials were also transmitted in plain text as part of the configuration form. This could result in exposure of the credentials through browser extensions, cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, and similar situations.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000387?: CVE-2017-1000387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000387?: CVE-2017-1000387 affects Jenkins Build-publisher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000387 published?: CVE-2017-1000387 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:build-publisher:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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