Authorization Flaw in Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin by CloudBees
CVE-2025-24401

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2025

What is CVE-2025-24401?

The Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin, up to version 217.vd5b_18537403e, fails to properly verify that the permissions granted to users are still valid. This flaw may enable users who previously held specific permissions, including optional ones like Overall/Manage, to retain access to functions they should no longer be entitled to. This behavior poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized access and potential exploitation of sensitive functionalities.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 0 <= 217.vd5b_18537403e

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-01-22/#SECU...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-24401 : Authorization Flaw in Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin by CloudBees