CVE-2018-1000114: Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin Unauthorized Promotion Execution
Summary
CVE-2018-1000114: Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin allowed unauthorized users to run some promotion processes. Affects org.jenkins-ci.plugins:promoted-builds versions < 3.0. Fixed in 3.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin is a component of the Jenkins automation server that allows users to define and execute promotion processes for their builds. It provides functionality to promote builds to different environments or stages based on specific conditions. The plugin is widely used in continuous integration and delivery pipelines to manage the promotion of builds.
Vulnerability Detail
An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin versions 2.31.1 and earlier. The vulnerability is present in the Status.java and ManualCondition.java files, allowing unauthorized users with read access to jobs to perform promotions. This means that an attacker who can view job configurations can execute promotion processes without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a moderate severity level. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized promotion of builds, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the software delivery process.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 1029.v979cc7835e39 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
3.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading the plugin is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to restrict read access to job configurations. By limiting access to authorized users only, the risk of unauthorized promotion execution can be mitigated. This can be achieved by adjusting the Jenkins security settings and ensuring that only trusted individuals or groups have read permissions for job configurations.
Conclusion
The Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin versions 2.31.1 and earlier are vulnerable to an improper authorization issue that allows unauthorized users to execute promotion processes. This can lead to unauthorized promotion of builds, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the software delivery process. It is crucial for organizations using this plugin to upgrade to version 3.0 or later to address the vulnerability. Restricting read access to job configurations can serve as a temporary workaround until the upgrade is performed. For further assistance and guidance on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to execute promotion processes in Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin. This can lead to unauthorized promotion of builds, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the software delivery process.
Users of Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin versions 2.31.1 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability. Organizations using this plugin in their Jenkins automation server should take immediate action to address the issue.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Jenkins instance is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide the pom.xml file of your Jenkins project, and Vulert will analyze it in real-time to identify any open-source vulnerabilities, including this one.
There are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability at the time of this report. However, it is important to promptly address the issue by upgrading the Jenkins Promoted Builds Plugin to the latest secure version to prevent potential exploitation.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the CVE-2018-1000114 entry or the GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-9rx5-w522-5fh7. Additionally, you can reach out to info@devnack.com for further support on vulnerability remediation.
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