CVE-2026-42523
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CVE-2026-42523 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.46.0 and earlier improperly processes the current job URL as part of JavaScript implementing validation of the feature "GitHub hook trigger for GITScm polling", resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by non-anonymous attackers with Overall/Read permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.46.0 and earlier improperly processes the current job URL as part of JavaScript implementing validation of the feature "GitHub hook trigger for GITScm polling", resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by non-anonymous attackers with Overall/Read permission.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Github | < 1.46.0.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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