How severe is CVE-2023-43501?

CVE-2023-43501 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-2023-43501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43501?

CVE-2023-43501 affects Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43501?

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

When was CVE-2023-43501 published?

CVE-2023-43501 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43501

CVE-2023-43501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer
Published: 2023-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 2.4.1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43501?: A missing permission check in Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 2.4.1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password.
How severe is CVE-2023-43501?: CVE-2023-43501 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-2023-43501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43501?: CVE-2023-43501 affects Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43501 published?: CVE-2023-43501 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:build_failure_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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