How severe is CVE-2019-16539?

CVE-2019-16539 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16539?

CVE-2019-16539 affects Jenkins Support Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16539?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-16539 published?

CVE-2019-16539 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16539

CVE-2019-16539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Support Core 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Jenkins Support Core
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Support Core Plugin 2.63 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to delete support bundles.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16539?: A missing permission check in Jenkins Support Core Plugin 2.63 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to delete support bundles.
How severe is CVE-2019-16539?: CVE-2019-16539 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16539?: CVE-2019-16539 affects Jenkins Support Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16539 published?: CVE-2019-16539 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:support_core:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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