CVE-2023-50770

Name: CVE-2023-50770
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-13T18:15:44.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50770 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin 2.6 and earlier stores a password of a local user account used as an anti-lockout feature in a recoverable format, allowing attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system to recover the plain text password of that account, likely gaining administrator access to Jenkins.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins OpenId Connect Authentication Plugin 2.6 and earlier stores a password of a local user account used as an anti-lockout feature in a recoverable format, allowing attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system to recover the plain text password of that account, likely gaining administrator access to Jenkins.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Openid	<= 2.6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECURITY-3168Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-12-13/#SECURITY-3168Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50770?

How severe is CVE-2023-50770?

CVE-2023-50770 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50770?

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