CVE-2019-10401

Name: CVE-2019-10401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-25T16:15:10.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10401 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In Jenkins 2.196 and earlier, LTS 2.176.3 and earlier, the f:expandableTextBox form control interpreted its content as HTML when expanded, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users with permission to define its contents (typically Job/Configure).. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Jenkins 2.196 and earlier, LTS 2.176.3 and earlier, the f:expandableTextBox form control interpreted its content as HTML when expanded, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users with permission to define its contents (typically Job/Configure).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.176.3
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.196

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-1498Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/25/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-09-25/#SECURITY-1498Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10401?

How severe is CVE-2019-10401?

CVE-2019-10401 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10401?

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