CVE-2023-28668

Name: CVE-2023-28668
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-02T21:15:08.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28668 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 587.v2872c41fa_e51 and earlier grants permissions even after they've been disabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 587.v2872c41fa_e51 and earlier grants permissions even after they've been disabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Role-Based Authorization Strategy	<= 587.v2872c41fa_e51

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-3053Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-3053Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28668?

Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 587.v2872c41fa_e51 and earlier grants permissions even after they've been disabled.

How severe is CVE-2023-28668?

CVE-2023-28668 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28668?

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