CVE-2017-1000502
CVE-2017-1000502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Ec2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Jenkins Ec2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be launched. Configuration of these agents now requires the 'Run Scripts' permission typically only granted to administrators.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000502?
- Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be launched. Configuration of these agents now requires the 'Run Scripts' permission typically only granted to administrators.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000502?
- CVE-2017-1000502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-1000502 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000502?
- CVE-2017-1000502 affects Jenkins Ec2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000502?
- 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-2017-1000502 published?
- CVE-2017-1000502 was published on 2018-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:ec2:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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