CVE-2024-23899

Name: CVE-2024-23899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-24T18:15:09.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23899 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Git server Plugin 99.va_0826a_b_cdfa_d and earlier does not disable a feature of its command parser that replaces an '@' character followed by a file path in an argument with the file's contents, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to read content from arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Git server Plugin 99.va_0826a_b_cdfa_d and earlier does not disable a feature of its command parser that replaces an '@' character followed by a file path in an argument with the file's contents, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to read content from arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Git Server	<= 99.va_0826a_b_cdfa_d

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/24/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-01-24/#SECURITY-3319Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/24/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-01-24/#SECURITY-3319Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23899?

How severe is CVE-2024-23899?

CVE-2024-23899 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23899?

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-2024-23899?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST