CVE-2012-4438
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins main before 1.482 and LTS before 1.466.2 allows remote attackers with read access and HTTP access to Jenkins master to insert data and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jenkins main before 1.482 and LTS before 1.466.2 allows remote attackers with read access and HTTP access to Jenkins master to insert data and execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins | < 1.466.2 |
| Jenkins | Jenkins | < 1.482 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-4438Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4438Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/21/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-4438Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4438Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4438?
Jenkins main before 1.482 and LTS before 1.466.2 allows remote attackers with read access and HTTP access to Jenkins master to insert data and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4438?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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