CVE-2016-4988: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Build Failure Analyzer plugin before 1.16.0 in Jenkins allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-4988?

build failure analyzer: upgrade to 1.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-4988 being exploited?

CVE-2016-4988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-4988 affect?

CVE-2016-4988 affects build failure analyzer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Build Failure Analyzer plugin before 1.16.0 in Jenkins allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-4988?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2016-4988 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting build failure analyzer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Build Failure Analyzer plugin before 1.16.0 in Jenkins allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: jenkins

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-09 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins build failure analyzer UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.16.0

Fixed in: 1.16.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy build-failure-analyzer || rpm -q build-failure-analyzer || build-failure-analyzer --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.16.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade build-failure-analyzer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade build-failure-analyzer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-4988?

build failure analyzer: upgrade to 1.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-4988 being exploited?

CVE-2016-4988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-4988 affect?

CVE-2016-4988 affects build failure analyzer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Build Failure Analyzer plugin before 1.16.0 in Jenkins allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2016-4988?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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