How severe is CVE-2023-40347?

CVE-2023-40347 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-2023-40347 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40347?

CVE-2023-40347 affects Jenkins Maven Artifact Choicelistprovider (nexus). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40347?

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

When was CVE-2023-40347 published?

CVE-2023-40347 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40347

CVE-2023-40347 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Maven Artifact Choicelistprovider (nexus) 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Maven Artifact Choicelistprovider (nexus)
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Maven Artifact ChoiceListProvider (Nexus) Plugin 1.14 and earlier does not set the appropriate context for credentials lookup, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to access and capture credentials they are not entitled to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40347?: Jenkins Maven Artifact ChoiceListProvider (Nexus) Plugin 1.14 and earlier does not set the appropriate context for credentials lookup, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to access and capture credentials they are not entitled to.
How severe is CVE-2023-40347?: CVE-2023-40347 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-2023-40347 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40347?: CVE-2023-40347 affects Jenkins Maven Artifact Choicelistprovider (nexus). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40347?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40347 published?: CVE-2023-40347 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:maven_artifact_choicelistprovider_\(nexus\):*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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