How severe is CVE-2017-1000402?

CVE-2017-1000402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1000402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000402?

CVE-2017-1000402 affects Jenkins Swarm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000402?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-1000402 published?

CVE-2017-1000402 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000402

CVE-2017-1000402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Swarm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Jenkins Swarm
Published: 2018-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Swarm Plugin Client 3.4 and earlier bundled a version of the commons-httpclient library with the vulnerability CVE-2012-6153 that incorrectly verified SSL certificates, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000402?: Jenkins Swarm Plugin Client 3.4 and earlier bundled a version of the commons-httpclient library with the vulnerability CVE-2012-6153 that incorrectly verified SSL certificates, making it susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000402?: CVE-2017-1000402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1000402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000402?: CVE-2017-1000402 affects Jenkins Swarm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1000402 published?: CVE-2017-1000402 was published on 2018-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-10-11/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:swarm:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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