CVE-2023-49656

Name: CVE-2023-49656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-29T14:15:07.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49656 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Matlab	< 2.11.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/29/1Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-11-29/#SECURITY-3193Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/29/1Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-11-29/#SECURITY-3193Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49656?

Jenkins MATLAB Plugin 2.11.0 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2023-49656?

CVE-2023-49656 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49656?

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