How severe is CVE-2023-24439?

CVE-2023-24439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-24439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24439?

CVE-2023-24439 affects Jenkins Jira Pipeline Steps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24439?

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

When was CVE-2023-24439 published?

CVE-2023-24439 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24439

CVE-2023-24439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Jira Pipeline Steps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Jenkins Jira Pipeline Steps
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin 2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db and earlier stores the private keys unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24439?: Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin 2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db and earlier stores the private keys unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-24439?: CVE-2023-24439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-24439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24439?: CVE-2023-24439 affects Jenkins Jira Pipeline Steps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-24439 published?: CVE-2023-24439 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-01-24/#SECURITY-2774

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jira_pipeline_steps:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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