CVE-2013-2033: Jenkins vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting
Summary
CVE-2013-2033: Jenkins vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting. Affects org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core across 2 version ranges.
< 1.509.1
>= 1.513, < 1.514
Fixed in 1.509.1 or 1.514, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Jenkins is an open-source automation server that enables developers to build, test, and deploy their software projects. It is widely used for continuous integration and delivery. The vulnerable package in question is 'org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core'.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Jenkins allows remote authenticated users with write permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through unspecified vectors. This vulnerability is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential compromise of the affected system.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 2.587 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 1.509.11.509.1 -
>= 1.513, < 1.5141.514
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Workaround
If updating Jenkins is not immediately possible, a temporary workaround is to restrict write permissions for authenticated users. By limiting the ability to inject malicious scripts or HTML, the risk of exploitation can be reduced. However, this is not a permanent solution and updating to the latest version is strongly advised.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Jenkins versions before 1.514, LTS before 1.509.1, and Enterprise 1.466.x before 1.466.14.1 and 1.480.x before 1.480.4.1 are vulnerable to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It is crucial to update Jenkins to the latest version and apply security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Jenkins is an open-source automation server used for continuous integration and delivery. It helps developers build, test, and deploy their software projects.
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and other malicious activities.
Users of Jenkins versions before 1.514, LTS before 1.509.1, and Enterprise 1.466.x before 1.466.14.1 and 1.480.x before 1.480.4.1 are affected by this vulnerability if they have write permissions.
The vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, which can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and potential compromise of the affected system.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins installation is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your pom.xml file, and Vulert will analyze it for any open-source vulnerabilities, including this one.
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