CVE-2023-2196

Name: CVE-2023-2196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-16T18:15:16.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2196 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing permission check in Jenkins Code Dx Plugin 3.1.0 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on an agent file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Code Dx Plugin 3.1.0 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on an agent file system.

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

0.95%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Code Dx	<= 3.1.0

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3145Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3145Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2196?

How severe is CVE-2023-2196?

CVE-2023-2196 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2196?

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-2023-2196?

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Source: NVD / NIST