CVE-2021-21606

Name: CVE-2021-21606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-13T16:15:13.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21606 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier improperly validates the format of a provided fingerprint ID when checking for its existence allowing an attacker to check for the existence of XML files with a short path.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins 2.274 and earlier, LTS 2.263.1 and earlier improperly validates the format of a provided fingerprint ID when checking for its existence allowing an attacker to check for the existence of XML files with a short path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2023Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2023Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21606?

How severe is CVE-2021-21606?

CVE-2021-21606 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21606?

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