CVE-2026-42524
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CVE-2026-42524 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin 427 and earlier does not escape job name and URL in the legacy wrapper file, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin 427 and earlier does not escape job name and URL in the legacy wrapper file, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Html Publisher | <= 427 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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