CVE-2023-28685

Name: CVE-2023-28685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-22T06:15:11.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28685 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins AbsInt a³ Plugin 1.1.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins AbsInt a³ Plugin 1.1.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Absint A3	<= 1.1.0

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2930Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2930Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28685?

Jenkins AbsInt a³ Plugin 1.1.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2023-28685?

CVE-2023-28685 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28685?

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