Auth bypass in Jenkins Folder-Based Authorization Strategy
CVE-2025-24401
Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 217.vd5b_18537403e and earlier does not verify that permissions configured to be granted are enabled, potentially allowing users formerly granted (typically optional permissions, like Overall/Manage) to access functionality they're no longer entitled to.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (23.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-24401?
- CVE-2025-24401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Folder-Based Authorization Strategy, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2025-01-22.
- How severe is CVE-2025-24401?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.