Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Sep 20, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-43499
CVE-2023-43499
Description
Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 2.4.1 and earlier does not escape Failure Cause names in build logs, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to create or update Failure Causes.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
com.sonyericsson.jenkins.plugins.bfa:build-failure-analyzerMaven | < 2.4.2 | 2.4.2 |
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:build_failure_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:build_failure_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*range: <2.4.2
- (no CPE)range: 0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/09/20/5nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-262f-77q5-rqv6ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43499ghsaADVISORY
- www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-09-20/nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2023-09-20Jenkins Security Advisories · Sep 20, 2023