CVE-2026-84646

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84646 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Jenkins 2.579 and earlier, LTS 2.568.2 and earlier, user objects can appear as nested field values in other deserialized XML objects, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to create user objects by submitting crafted XML.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Jenkins 2.579 and earlier, LTS 2.568.2 and earlier, user objects can appear as nested field values in other deserialized XML objects, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to create user objects by submitting crafted XML.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JenkinsJenkins< 2.568.3
JenkinsJenkins< 2.580

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-84646?
In Jenkins 2.579 and earlier, LTS 2.568.2 and earlier, user objects can appear as nested field values in other deserialized XML objects, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to create user objects by submitting crafted XML.
How severe is CVE-2026-84646?
CVE-2026-84646 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84646?
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