How severe is CVE-2019-1003003?

CVE-2019-1003003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1003003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1003003?

CVE-2019-1003003 primarily affects Jenkins. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1003003?

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-2019-1003003 published?

CVE-2019-1003003 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1003003

CVE-2019-1003003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jenkins
Published: 2019-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.158 and earlier, LTS 2.150.1 and earlier in core/src/main/java/hudson/security/TokenBasedRememberMeServices2.java that allows attackers with Overall/RunScripts permission to craft Remember Me cookies that would never expire, allowing e.g. to persist access to temporarily compromised user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1003003?: An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.158 and earlier, LTS 2.150.1 and earlier in core/src/main/java/hudson/security/TokenBasedRememberMeServices2.java that allows attackers with Overall/RunScripts permission to craft Remember Me cookies that would never expire, allowing e.g. to persist access to temporarily compromised user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2019-1003003?: CVE-2019-1003003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1003003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1003003?: CVE-2019-1003003 primarily affects Jenkins. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1003003?: 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-2019-1003003 published?: CVE-2019-1003003 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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