CVE-2016-3725

Name: CVE-2016-3725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-17T14:08:09.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allows remote authenticated users to trigger updating of update site metadata by leveraging a missing permissions check. NOTE: this issue can be combined with DNS cache poisoning to cause a denial of service (service disruption).. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allows remote authenticated users to trigger updating of update site metadata by leveraging a missing permissions check. NOTE: this issue can be combined with DNS cache poisoning to cause a denial of service (service disruption).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 1.651.1
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.2
Redhat	Openshift	3.1
Redhat	Openshift	3.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3725?

How severe is CVE-2016-3725?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3725?

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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Source: NVD / NIST