CVE-2023-32981
CVE-2023-32981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps
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- Last modified:
Description
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps Plugin 2.15.2 and earlier allows attackers able to provide crafted archives as parameters to create or replace arbitrary files on the agent file system with attacker-specified content.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-32981?
- An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps Plugin 2.15.2 and earlier allows attackers able to provide crafted archives as parameters to create or replace arbitrary files on the agent file system with attacker-specified content.
- How severe is CVE-2023-32981?
- CVE-2023-32981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-32981 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-32981?
- CVE-2023-32981 affects Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-32981?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-32981 published?
- CVE-2023-32981 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:pipeline_utility_steps:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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