How severe is CVE-2017-2604?

CVE-2017-2604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2604?

CVE-2017-2604 affects Jenkins. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2604?

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

When was CVE-2017-2604 published?

CVE-2017-2604 was published on 2018-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2604

CVE-2017-2604 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Jenkins
Published: 2018-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Jenkins before versions 2.44, 2.32.2 low privilege users were able to act on administrative monitors due to them not being consistently protected by permission checks (SECURITY-371).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2604?: In Jenkins before versions 2.44, 2.32.2 low privilege users were able to act on administrative monitors due to them not being consistently protected by permission checks (SECURITY-371).
How severe is CVE-2017-2604?: CVE-2017-2604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2604?: CVE-2017-2604 affects Jenkins. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2604 published?: CVE-2017-2604 was published on 2018-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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