How severe is CVE-2023-37942?

CVE-2023-37942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37942?

CVE-2023-37942 affects Jenkins External Monitor Job Type. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37942?

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

When was CVE-2023-37942 published?

CVE-2023-37942 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37942

CVE-2023-37942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins External Monitor Job Type with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Jenkins External Monitor Job Type
Published: 2023-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin 206.v9a_94ff0b_4a_10 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37942?: Jenkins External Monitor Job Type Plugin 206.v9a_94ff0b_4a_10 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-37942?: CVE-2023-37942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37942?: CVE-2023-37942 affects Jenkins External Monitor Job Type. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-37942 published?: CVE-2023-37942 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:external_monitor_job_type:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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