How severe is CVE-2018-1000169?

CVE-2018-1000169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-1000169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000169?

CVE-2018-1000169 primarily affects Jenkins. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000169?

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

When was CVE-2018-1000169 published?

CVE-2018-1000169 was published on 2018-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000169

CVE-2018-1000169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Jenkins
Published: 2018-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.115 and older, LTS 2.107.1 and older, in CLICommand.java and ViewOptionHandler.java that allows unauthorized attackers to confirm the existence of agents or views with an attacker-specified name by sending a CLI command to Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000169?: An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.115 and older, LTS 2.107.1 and older, in CLICommand.java and ViewOptionHandler.java that allows unauthorized attackers to confirm the existence of agents or views with an attacker-specified name by sending a CLI command to Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000169?: CVE-2018-1000169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-1000169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000169?: CVE-2018-1000169 primarily affects Jenkins. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1000169 published?: CVE-2018-1000169 was published on 2018-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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