CVE-2018-1999047

Name: CVE-2018-1999047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-23T18:29:01.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1999047 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in UpdateCenter.java that allows attackers to cancel a Jenkins restart scheduled through the update center.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.137 and earlier, 2.121.2 and earlier in UpdateCenter.java that allows attackers to cancel a Jenkins restart scheduled through the update center.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

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

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-08-15/#SECURITY-1076Vendor Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-08-15/#SECURITY-1076Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1999047?

How severe is CVE-2018-1999047?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1999047 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1999047?

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