CVE-2023-32985

Name: CVE-2023-32985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-16T16:15:11.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 72.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32985 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin 2.2.1 and earlier does not restrict the path of files in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 72.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin 2.2.1 and earlier does not restrict the path of files in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller 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

72.36%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Sidebar Link	<= 2.2.1

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3125Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-05-16/#SECURITY-3125Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32985?

How severe is CVE-2023-32985?

CVE-2023-32985 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32985?

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