CVE-2018-1999036
CVE-2018-1999036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Ssh Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Jenkins Ssh Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins SSH Agent Plugin 1.15 and earlier in SSHAgentStepExecution.java that exposes the SSH private key password to users with permission to read the build log.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1999036?
- An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins SSH Agent Plugin 1.15 and earlier in SSHAgentStepExecution.java that exposes the SSH private key password to users with permission to read the build log.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1999036?
- CVE-2018-1999036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-1999036 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-2018-1999036?
- CVE-2018-1999036 affects Jenkins Ssh Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1999036?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-1999036 published?
- CVE-2018-1999036 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:ssh_agent:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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