Jenkins main before 1.482 and LTS before 1.466.2 allows remote attackers with read access and HTTP access to Jenkins master to insert data and execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2012-4438
HIGHNVD 8.88.8—
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
This high-severity CVE scores 8.8 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 2.4%, top 18% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
8.8
EchelonGraph verdictPlan a fixSerious severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 2%CVSS: 8.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 8.8
- EG Score
- 8.8(medium)
- EPSS
- 82.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 18, 2019
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
References (8)
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/21/2
- secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-4438
- secalert@redhathttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4438
- secalert@redhathttps://www.cloudbees.com/jenkins-security-advisory-2012-09-17
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/21/2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-4438
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4438
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.cloudbees.com/jenkins-security-advisory-2012-09-17
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
Maven(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | 1.467 ... 1.481 (18 versions) | 1.482 | — |
Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 is a high vulnerability published on November 18, 2019. Jenkins main before 1.482 and LTS before 1.466.2 allows remote attackers with read access and HTTP access to Jenkins master to insert data and execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2012-4438 disclosed?
CVE-2012-4438 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 18, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2012-4438 actively exploited?
CVE-2012-4438 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 82.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4438?
CVE-2012-4438 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2012-4438?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-4438, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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