How severe is CVE-2019-16562?

CVE-2019-16562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16562?

CVE-2019-16562 affects Jenkins Buildgraph-view. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16562?

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

When was CVE-2019-16562 published?

CVE-2019-16562 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16562

CVE-2019-16562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Buildgraph-view with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Buildgraph-view
Published: 2019-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins buildgraph-view Plugin 1.8 and earlier does not escape the description of builds shown in its view, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to change build descriptions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16562?: Jenkins buildgraph-view Plugin 1.8 and earlier does not escape the description of builds shown in its view, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to change build descriptions.
How severe is CVE-2019-16562?: CVE-2019-16562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16562?: CVE-2019-16562 affects Jenkins Buildgraph-view. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16562 published?: CVE-2019-16562 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:buildgraph-view:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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