CVE-2024-39459

4.3 MEDIUM
Published: June 26, 2024 Modified: October 10, 2025

Description

In rare cases Jenkins Plain Credentials Plugin 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8 and earlier stores secret file credentials unencrypted (only Base64 encoded) on the Jenkins controller file system, where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system (global credentials) or with Item/Extended Read permission (folder-scoped credentials).

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2
Source: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com
Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-2495
Source: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-2495
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
38th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

jenkins