CVE-2018-1999045

Name: CVE-2018-1999045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-23T18:29:00.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1999045 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A improper authentication vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in SecurityRealm.java, TokenBasedRememberMeServices2.java that allows attackers with a valid cookie to remain logged in even if that feature is disabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper authentication vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in SecurityRealm.java, TokenBasedRememberMeServices2.java that allows attackers with a valid cookie to remain logged in even if that feature is disabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

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

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-08-15/#SECURITY-996Vendor Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-08-15/#SECURITY-996Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1999045?

How severe is CVE-2018-1999045?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1999045 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1999045?

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Source: NVD / NIST