Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Jenkins Templating Engine Plugin
CVE-2025-31722

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Templating Engine Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-31722?

In the Jenkins Templating Engine Plugin prior to version 2.5.4, the lack of sandbox protection for libraries defined in folders poses a significant risk. Attackers with Item/Configure permissions can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the Jenkins controller JVM. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions and system compromise, making it essential for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Templating Engine Plugin 0 <= 2.5.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-31722
Created by h3raklez

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-04-02/#SECU...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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