CVE-2018-1999042

Name: CVE-2018-1999042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-23T18:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1999042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in XStream2.java that allows attackers to have Jenkins resolve a domain name when deserializing an instance of java.net.URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in XStream2.java that allows attackers to have Jenkins resolve a domain name when deserializing an instance of java.net.URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.121.2
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.137

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-08-15/#SECURITY-637Vendor Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-08-15/#SECURITY-637Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1999042?

A vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in XStream2.java that allows attackers to have Jenkins resolve a domain name when deserializing an instance of java.net.URL.

How severe is CVE-2018-1999042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1999042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1999042?

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