How severe is CVE-2017-2612?

CVE-2017-2612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2017-2612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2612?

CVE-2017-2612 affects Jenkins. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2612?

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

When was CVE-2017-2612 published?

CVE-2017-2612 was published on 2018-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2612

CVE-2017-2612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
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 override JDK download credentials (SECURITY-392), resulting in future builds possibly failing to download a JDK.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2612?: In Jenkins before versions 2.44, 2.32.2 low privilege users were able to override JDK download credentials (SECURITY-392), resulting in future builds possibly failing to download a JDK.
How severe is CVE-2017-2612?: CVE-2017-2612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2017-2612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2612?: CVE-2017-2612 affects Jenkins. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2612 published?: CVE-2017-2612 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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