How severe is CVE-2019-16541?

CVE-2019-16541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16541?

CVE-2019-16541 affects Jenkins Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16541?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-16541 published?

CVE-2019-16541 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16541

CVE-2019-16541 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Jira with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Jenkins Jira
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins JIRA Plugin 3.0.10 and earlier does not declare the correct (folder) scope for per-folder Jira site definitions, allowing users to select and use credentials with System scope.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16541?: Jenkins JIRA Plugin 3.0.10 and earlier does not declare the correct (folder) scope for per-folder Jira site definitions, allowing users to select and use credentials with System scope.
How severe is CVE-2019-16541?: CVE-2019-16541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16541?: CVE-2019-16541 affects Jenkins Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-16541 published?: CVE-2019-16541 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jira:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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