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CVE-2018-1999043

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

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CVE-2018-1999043 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in BasicAuthenticationFilter.java, BasicHeaderApiTokenAuthenticator.java that allows attackers to create ephemeral in-memory user records by attempting to log in using invalid credentials.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in BasicAuthenticationFilter.java, BasicHeaderApiTokenAuthenticator.java that allows attackers to create ephemeral in-memory user records by attempting to log in using invalid credentials.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JenkinsJenkins<= 2.121.2
JenkinsJenkins<= 2.137

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1999043?
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in BasicAuthenticationFilter.java, BasicHeaderApiTokenAuthenticator.java that allows attackers to create ephemeral in-memory user records by attempting to log in using invalid credentials.
How severe is CVE-2018-1999043?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1999043 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1999043?
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