Vulnerability in Jenkins Project Saml Plugin

CVE-2026-84668

Jenkins SAML Plugin 4.618.v441a_27fa_46d2 and earlier allows overwriting the SAML identity provider metadata file through Stapler data binding, allowing attackers to replace it with attacker-controlled content and authenticate as any user.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.004 (34.6th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 35th percentile — 34.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-84668: held from 0.003 to 0.004.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.004 · change: +0.002

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84668?
CVE-2026-84668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Project Saml Plugin, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-09-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-84668?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.