CVE-2023-24429
CVE-2023-24429 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Semantic Versioning with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Jenkins Semantic Versioning
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins Semantic Versioning Plugin 1.14 and earlier does not restrict execution of an controller/agent message to agents, and implements no limitations about the file path that can be parsed, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to have Jenkins parse a crafted file that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24429?
- Jenkins Semantic Versioning Plugin 1.14 and earlier does not restrict execution of an controller/agent message to agents, and implements no limitations about the file path that can be parsed, allowing attackers able to control agent processes to have Jenkins parse a crafted file that uses external entities for extraction of secrets from the Jenkins controller or server-side request forgery.
- How severe is CVE-2023-24429?
- CVE-2023-24429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-24429 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24429?
- CVE-2023-24429 affects Jenkins Semantic Versioning. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24429?
- 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-2023-24429 published?
- CVE-2023-24429 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:semantic_versioning:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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