How severe is CVE-2023-46654?

CVE-2023-46654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-46654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46654?

CVE-2023-46654 affects Jenkins Cloudbees Cd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46654?

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-2023-46654 published?

CVE-2023-46654 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46654

CVE-2023-46654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Cloudbees Cd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Jenkins Cloudbees Cd
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins CloudBees CD Plugin 1.1.32 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the expected directory during the cleanup process of the 'CloudBees CD - Publish Artifact' post-build step, allowing attackers able to configure jobs to delete arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46654?: Jenkins CloudBees CD Plugin 1.1.32 and earlier follows symbolic links to locations outside of the expected directory during the cleanup process of the 'CloudBees CD - Publish Artifact' post-build step, allowing attackers able to configure jobs to delete arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2023-46654?: CVE-2023-46654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-46654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46654?: CVE-2023-46654 affects Jenkins Cloudbees Cd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46654?: 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-2023-46654 published?: CVE-2023-46654 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:cloudbees_cd:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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