CVE-2026-48922
Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin File Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 720.v3f6decef43ea_ and earlier does not properly 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 :
May 27, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 28, 2026, 5:01 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/zip credential configuration.
- Avoid running jobs as low-privileged users.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-48922.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-05-27/#SECURITY-3790 | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:credentials_binding:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:* versions up to (excluding) 725.ve52b_2328a_fde Added Reference Type Jenkins Project: https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-05-27/#SECURITY-3790 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 27, 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-20 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 720.v3f6decef43ea_ and earlier does not properly 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/2026-05-27/#SECURITY-3790