How severe is CVE-2023-23848?

CVE-2023-23848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23848?

CVE-2023-23848 affects Jenkins Synopsys Coverity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23848?

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

When was CVE-2023-23848 published?

CVE-2023-23848 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23848

CVE-2023-23848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Synopsys Coverity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Jenkins Synopsys Coverity
Published: 2023-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing permission checks in Synopsys Jenkins Coverity Plugin 3.0.2 and earlier allow attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified HTTP server using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23848?: Missing permission checks in Synopsys Jenkins Coverity Plugin 3.0.2 and earlier allow attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified HTTP server using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2023-23848?: CVE-2023-23848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23848?: CVE-2023-23848 affects Jenkins Synopsys Coverity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23848 published?: CVE-2023-23848 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:synopsys_coverity:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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