CVE-2021-21602

Name: CVE-2021-21602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-13T16:15:13.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21602 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier allows reading arbitrary files using the file browser for workspaces and archived artifacts by following symlinks.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier allows reading arbitrary files using the file browser for workspaces and archived artifacts by following symlinks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.263.1
Jenkins	Jenkins	<= 2.274

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-1452Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-1452Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21602?

Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier allows reading arbitrary files using the file browser for workspaces and archived artifacts by following symlinks.

How severe is CVE-2021-21602?

CVE-2021-21602 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21602?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-21602?

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Source: NVD / NIST