CVE-2017-1000502

Name: CVE-2017-1000502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-24T23:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1000502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be launched. Configuration of these agents now requires the 'Run Scripts' permission typically only granted to administrators.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Users with permission to create or configure agents in Jenkins 1.37 and earlier could configure an EC2 agent to run arbitrary shell commands on the master node whenever the agent was supposed to be launched. Configuration of these agents now requires the 'Run Scripts' permission typically only granted to administrators.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Ec2	<= 1.37

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-12-06/Vendor Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-12-06/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000502?

How severe is CVE-2017-1000502?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000502?

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