CVE-2023-32981

Name: CVE-2023-32981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-16T16:15:10.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps Plugin 2.15.2 and earlier allows attackers able to provide crafted archives as parameters to create or replace arbitrary files on the agent file system with attacker-specified content.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Utility Steps Plugin 2.15.2 and earlier allows attackers able to provide crafted archives as parameters to create or replace arbitrary files on the agent file system with attacker-specified content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Pipeline Utility Steps	<= 2.15.2

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-2196Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-2196Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32981?

How severe is CVE-2023-32981?

CVE-2023-32981 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32981?

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