CVE-2019-16540
CVE-2019-16540 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Jenkins Support Core
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in Jenkins Support Core Plugin 2.63 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to delete arbitrary files on the Jenkins master.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-16540?
- A path traversal vulnerability in Jenkins Support Core Plugin 2.63 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to delete arbitrary files on the Jenkins master.
- How severe is CVE-2019-16540?
- CVE-2019-16540 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-2019-16540 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-16540?
- CVE-2019-16540 affects Jenkins Support Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-16540?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-16540 published?
- CVE-2019-16540 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1634
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:support_core:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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