CVE-2026-42522
Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin Permission Bypass Vulnerability
Description
A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials.
INFO
Published Date :
April 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-42522
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin.
- Verify plugin version is not vulnerable.
- Restrict Overall/Read permissions if needed.
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-2026-42522.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-04-29/#SECURITY-3702 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-42522 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-42522
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials. Added Reference https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-04-29/#SECURITY-3702