CVE-2026-42520
Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin Unsanitized File Name Vulnerability
Description
Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 719.v80e905ef14eb_ and earlier does not sanitize file names for file and zip file credentials, allowing attackers able to provide credentials to a job to write files to arbitrary locations on the node filesystem, which can lead to remote code execution if Jenkins is configured to allow a low-privileged user to configure file or zip file credentials used for a job running on the built-in node.
INFO
Published Date :
April 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 4:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin.
- Restrict file and zip credential configurations.
- Apply security best practices for Jenkins nodes.
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-2026-42520.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-04-29/#SECURITY-3672 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-42520 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-42520
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-42520 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Jenkins Patches High-Severity Plugin Flaws Including Path Traversal and Stored XSS
Jenkins project published a security advisory detailing patches for seven plugin vulnerabilities, including high-severity path traversal and Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaws. Administrators mus ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-42520 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:credentials_binding:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:* versions up to (including) 719.v80e905ef14eb Added Reference Type Jenkins Project: https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-04-29/#SECURITY-3672 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 719.v80e905ef14eb_ and earlier does not sanitize file names for file and zip file credentials, allowing attackers able to provide credentials to a job to write files to arbitrary locations on the node filesystem, which can lead to remote code execution if Jenkins is configured to allow a low-privileged user to configure file or zip file credentials used for a job running on the built-in node. Added Reference https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-04-29/#SECURITY-3672