How severe is CVE-2023-32985?

CVE-2023-32985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32985?

CVE-2023-32985 affects Jenkins Sidebar Link. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32985?

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

When was CVE-2023-32985 published?

CVE-2023-32985 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32985

CVE-2023-32985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Sidebar Link with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Jenkins Sidebar Link
Published: 2023-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin 2.2.1 and earlier does not restrict the path of files in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32985?: Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin 2.2.1 and earlier does not restrict the path of files in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-32985?: CVE-2023-32985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32985?: CVE-2023-32985 affects Jenkins Sidebar Link. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32985 published?: CVE-2023-32985 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3125

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:sidebar_link:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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