How severe is CVE-2023-41933?

CVE-2023-41933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41933?

CVE-2023-41933 affects Jenkins Job Configuration History. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41933?

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-2023-41933 published?

CVE-2023-41933 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41933

CVE-2023-41933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Job Configuration History with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Jenkins Job Configuration History
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Job Configuration History Plugin 1227.v7a_79fc4dc01f and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41933?: Jenkins Job Configuration History Plugin 1227.v7a_79fc4dc01f and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-41933?: CVE-2023-41933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41933?: CVE-2023-41933 affects Jenkins Job Configuration History. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41933?: 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-2023-41933 published?: CVE-2023-41933 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:job_configuration_history:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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