How severe is CVE-2023-40338?

CVE-2023-40338 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-2023-40338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40338?

CVE-2023-40338 affects Jenkins Folders. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40338?

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

When was CVE-2023-40338 published?

CVE-2023-40338 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40338

CVE-2023-40338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Folders with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Jenkins Folders
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Folders Plugin 6.846.v23698686f0f6 and earlier displays an error message that includes an absolute path of a log file when attempting to access the Scan Organization Folder Log if no logs are available, exposing information about the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40338?: Jenkins Folders Plugin 6.846.v23698686f0f6 and earlier displays an error message that includes an absolute path of a log file when attempting to access the Scan Organization Folder Log if no logs are available, exposing information about the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-40338?: CVE-2023-40338 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-2023-40338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40338?: CVE-2023-40338 affects Jenkins Folders. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40338 published?: CVE-2023-40338 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:folders:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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