Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Jenkins
A data modification vulnerability exists in Jenkins 2.153 and earlier, LTS 2.138.3 and earlier in User.java, IdStrategy.java that allows attackers to submit crafted user names that can cause an improper migration of user record storage formats, potentially preventing the victim from logging into Jenkins.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | < 2.138.4, >= 2.140, < 2.154 | 2.138.4, 2.154 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000863
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/4ed66e5838476e575a83c3cd13fffb37eefa2f48
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/7bae6dd6ef23af988801d38dc0f8f693bc6283f8
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:0024
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-12-05/#SECURITY-1072
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-43
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106176
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core- Disclosed
- 13.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-4jhm-5f7g-75fp - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 259
- First → latest
- 01.2022 06.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 4
Severity breakdown
- Critical 19
- High 62
- Medium 158
- Low 20
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 213
- 2023: 14
- 2024: 6
- 2025: 14
- 2026: 12
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