CVE-2023-4303

Name: CVE-2023-4303
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-21T23:15:09.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4303 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Fortify Plugin 22.1.38 and earlier does not escape the error message for a form validation method, resulting in an HTML injection vulnerability. . EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Fortify Plugin 22.1.38 and earlier does not escape the error message for a form validation method, resulting in an HTML injection vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Fortify	< 22.2.39

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3140Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-08-16/#SECURITY-3140Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4303?

Jenkins Fortify Plugin 22.1.38 and earlier does not escape the error message for a form validation method, resulting in an HTML injection vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2023-4303?

CVE-2023-4303 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4303?

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