How severe is CVE-2018-1000197?

CVE-2018-1000197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2018-1000197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000197?

CVE-2018-1000197 affects Jenkins Black Duck Hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000197?

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-2018-1000197 published?

CVE-2018-1000197 was published on 2018-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000197

CVE-2018-1000197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Black Duck Hub with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Jenkins Black Duck Hub
Published: 2018-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins Black Duck Hub Plugin 3.0.3 and older in PostBuildScanDescriptor.java that allows users with Overall/Read permission to read and write the Black Duck Hub plugin configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000197?: An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins Black Duck Hub Plugin 3.0.3 and older in PostBuildScanDescriptor.java that allows users with Overall/Read permission to read and write the Black Duck Hub plugin configuration.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000197?: CVE-2018-1000197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2018-1000197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000197?: CVE-2018-1000197 affects Jenkins Black Duck Hub. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000197?: 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-2018-1000197 published?: CVE-2018-1000197 was published on 2018-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-05-09/#SECURITY-670

Affected products (1)

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

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