CVE-2026-117615
Jenkins Arbitrary File Read via Symbolic Link Following
Description
Jenkins 2.587 and earlier, LTS 2.580.1 and earlier follows symbolic links when copying the directory of an item being renamed, allowing attackers with Item/Create and Item/Configure permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 28, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 2, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Jenkins to version 2.588 or later.
- Update Jenkins LTS to version 2.580.2 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-117615.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-10-28/#SECURITY-4187 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-117615 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-117615
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.588 *cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.580.2 Added Reference Type Jenkins Project: https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-10-28/#SECURITY-4187 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Jenkins 2.587 and earlier, LTS 2.580.1 and earlier follows symbolic links when copying the directory of an item being renamed, allowing attackers with Item/Create and Item/Configure permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller file system. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/117xxx/CVE-2026-117615.json">CVE-2026-117615</a> Added Reference https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-10-28/#SECURITY-4187