How severe is CVE-2018-1000412?

CVE-2018-1000412 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-2018-1000412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000412?

CVE-2018-1000412 affects Jenkins Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000412?

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-2018-1000412 published?

CVE-2018-1000412 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000412

CVE-2018-1000412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Jira 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Jenkins Jira
Published: 2019-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins Jira Plugin 3.0.1 and earlier in JiraSite.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read access to have Jenkins connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000412?: An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins Jira Plugin 3.0.1 and earlier in JiraSite.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read access to have Jenkins connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000412?: CVE-2018-1000412 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-2018-1000412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000412?: CVE-2018-1000412 affects Jenkins Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000412?: 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-2018-1000412 published?: CVE-2018-1000412 was published on 2019-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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