CVE-2023-35142

Name: CVE-2023-35142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-14T13:15:11.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin 2022.4.3 and earlier disables SSL/TLS validation for connections to the Checkmarx server by default.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin 2022.4.3 and earlier disables SSL/TLS validation for connections to the Checkmarx server by default.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Checkmarx	<= 2023.4.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/14/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-06-14/#SECURITY-2870Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/06/14/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-06-14/#SECURITY-2870Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35142?

Jenkins Checkmarx Plugin 2022.4.3 and earlier disables SSL/TLS validation for connections to the Checkmarx server by default.

How severe is CVE-2023-35142?

CVE-2023-35142 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35142?

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-2023-35142?

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Source: NVD / NIST