How severe is CVE-2019-1003038?

CVE-2019-1003038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1003038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1003038?

CVE-2019-1003038 affects Jenkins Repository Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1003038?

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-2019-1003038 published?

CVE-2019-1003038 was published on 2019-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1003038

CVE-2019-1003038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Repository Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Repository Connector
Published: 2019-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability exists in Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin 1.2.4 and earlier in src/main/java/org/jvnet/hudson/plugins/repositoryconnector/ArtifactDeployer.java, src/main/java/org/jvnet/hudson/plugins/repositoryconnector/Repository.java, src/main/java/org/jvnet/hudson/plugins/repositoryconnector/UserPwd.java that allows an attacker with local file system access or control of a Jenkins administrator's web browser (e.g. malicious extension) to retrieve the password stored in the plugin configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1003038?: An insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability exists in Jenkins Repository Connector Plugin 1.2.4 and earlier in src/main/java/org/jvnet/hudson/plugins/repositoryconnector/ArtifactDeployer.java, src/main/java/org/jvnet/hudson/plugins/repositoryconnector/Repository.java, src/main/java/org/jvnet/hudson/plugins/repositoryconnector/UserPwd.java that allows an attacker with local file system access or control of a Jenkins administrator's web browser (e.g. malicious extension) to retrieve the password stored in the plugin configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-1003038?: CVE-2019-1003038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1003038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1003038?: CVE-2019-1003038 affects Jenkins Repository Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1003038?: 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-2019-1003038 published?: CVE-2019-1003038 was published on 2019-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:repository_connector:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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