CVE-2024-39459

Name: CVE-2024-39459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-26T17:15:27.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39459 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In rare cases Jenkins Plain Credentials Plugin 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8 and earlier stores secret file credentials unencrypted (only Base64 encoded) on the Jenkins controller file system, where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system (global credentials) or with Item/Extended Read permission (folder-scoped credentials).. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In rare cases Jenkins Plain Credentials Plugin 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8 and earlier stores secret file credentials unencrypted (only Base64 encoded) on the Jenkins controller file system, where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system (global credentials) or with Item/Extended Read permission (folder-scoped credentials).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Plain Credentials	<= 182.v468b_97b_9dcb_8

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-2495Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/26/2Mailing List
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-06-26/#SECURITY-2495Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39459?

How severe is CVE-2024-39459?

CVE-2024-39459 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39459?

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-2024-39459?

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

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST