How severe is CVE-2023-39154?

CVE-2023-39154 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39154?

CVE-2023-39154 affects Jenkins Qualys Web App Scanning Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39154?

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

When was CVE-2023-39154 published?

CVE-2023-39154 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39154

CVE-2023-39154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Qualys Web App Scanning Connector 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Jenkins Qualys Web App Scanning Connector
Published: 2023-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permission checks in Jenkins Qualys Web App Scanning Connector Plugin 2.0.10 and earlier allow attackers with global Item/Configure permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39154?: Incorrect permission checks in Jenkins Qualys Web App Scanning Connector Plugin 2.0.10 and earlier allow attackers with global Item/Configure permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2023-39154?: CVE-2023-39154 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39154?: CVE-2023-39154 affects Jenkins Qualys Web App Scanning Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-39154 published?: CVE-2023-39154 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:qualys_web_app_scanning_connector:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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