CVE-2026-42522

Name: CVE-2026-42522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-29T14:16:19.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Github Branch Source	<= 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-04-29/#SECURITY-3702Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42522?

How severe is CVE-2026-42522?

CVE-2026-42522 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42522?

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