How severe is CVE-2023-49653?

CVE-2023-49653 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-2023-49653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49653?

CVE-2023-49653 affects Jenkins Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49653?

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

When was CVE-2023-49653 published?

CVE-2023-49653 was published on 2023-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49653

CVE-2023-49653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Jira 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% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Jira
Published: 2023-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Jira Plugin 3.11 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-2023-49653?: Jenkins Jira Plugin 3.11 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-2023-49653?: CVE-2023-49653 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-2023-49653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49653?: CVE-2023-49653 affects Jenkins Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49653 published?: CVE-2023-49653 was published on 2023-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jira:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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