CVE-2023-24440
CVE-2023-24440 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Jenkins Jira Pipeline Steps
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin 2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db and earlier transmits the private key in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24440?
- Jenkins JIRA Pipeline Steps Plugin 2.0.165.v8846cf59f3db and earlier transmits the private key in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.
- How severe is CVE-2023-24440?
- CVE-2023-24440 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-2023-24440 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24440?
- CVE-2023-24440 affects Jenkins Jira Pipeline Steps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24440?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-24440 published?
- CVE-2023-24440 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jira_pipeline_steps:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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