How severe is CVE-2023-4777?

CVE-2023-4777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4777 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4777?

CVE-2023-4777 affects Qualys Container Scanning Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4777?

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

When was CVE-2023-4777 published?

CVE-2023-4777 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4777

CVE-2023-4777 is a low-severity vulnerability in Qualys Container Scanning Connector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Qualys Container Scanning Connector
Published: 2023-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An incorrect permission check in Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.6.2.6 and earlier allows attackers with global Item/Configure permission (while lacking Item/Configure permission on any particular job) to enumerate credentials IDs of credentials stored in Jenkins and to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4777?: An incorrect permission check in Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.6.2.6 and earlier allows attackers with global Item/Configure permission (while lacking Item/Configure permission on any particular job) to enumerate credentials IDs of credentials stored in Jenkins and to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2023-4777?: CVE-2023-4777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4777 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4777?: CVE-2023-4777 affects Qualys Container Scanning Connector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4777?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4777 published?: CVE-2023-4777 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.qualys.com/security-advisories/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qualys:container_scanning_connector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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