CVE-2023-28668
CVE-2023-28668 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy 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-281.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-281
- Affected product: Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 587.v2872c41fa_e51 and earlier grants permissions even after they've been disabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28668?
- Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 587.v2872c41fa_e51 and earlier grants permissions even after they've been disabled.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28668?
- CVE-2023-28668 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-2023-28668 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28668?
- CVE-2023-28668 affects Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28668?
- 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-2023-28668 published?
- CVE-2023-28668 was published on 2023-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:role-based_authorization_strategy:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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