How severe is CVE-2023-35142?

CVE-2023-35142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35142?

CVE-2023-35142 affects Jenkins Checkmarx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35142?

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-2023-35142 published?

CVE-2023-35142 was published on 2023-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35142

CVE-2023-35142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Checkmarx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Jenkins Checkmarx
Published: 2023-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin 2022.4.3 and earlier disables SSL/TLS validation for connections to the Checkmarx server by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35142?: Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin 2022.4.3 and earlier disables SSL/TLS validation for connections to the Checkmarx server by default.
How severe is CVE-2023-35142?: CVE-2023-35142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35142?: CVE-2023-35142 affects Jenkins Checkmarx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35142?: 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-2023-35142 published?: CVE-2023-35142 was published on 2023-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:checkmarx:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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