How severe is CVE-2024-52551?

CVE-2024-52551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-52551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52551?

CVE-2024-52551 affects Jenkins Pipeline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52551?

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.

Does CVE-2024-52551 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52551 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3288.

When was CVE-2024-52551 published?

CVE-2024-52551 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52551

CVE-2024-52551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3288
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Jenkins Pipeline
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative Plugin 2.2214.vb_b_34b_2ea_9b_83 and earlier does not check whether the main (Jenkinsfile) script used to restart a build from a specific stage is approved, allowing attackers with Item/Build permission to restart a previous build whose (Jenkinsfile) script is no longer approved.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52551?: Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative Plugin 2.2214.vb_b_34b_2ea_9b_83 and earlier does not check whether the main (Jenkinsfile) script used to restart a build from a specific stage is approved, allowing attackers with Item/Build permission to restart a previous build whose (Jenkinsfile) script is no longer approved.
How severe is CVE-2024-52551?: CVE-2024-52551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-52551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-52551?: CVE-2024-52551 affects Jenkins Pipeline. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52551?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-52551 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52551 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3288.
When was CVE-2024-52551 published?: CVE-2024-52551 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-11-13/#SECURITY-3361

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:pipeline\:_declarative:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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