CVE-2023-49674: A missing permission check in Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49674?

neuvector vulnerability scanner: upgrade to newer than 1.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49674 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49674 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-2023-49674 affect?

CVE-2023-49674 affects neuvector vulnerability scanner. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A missing permission check in Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49674?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49674 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting neuvector vulnerability scanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A missing permission check in Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2023-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins neuvector vulnerability scanner UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.22

Fixed in: newer than 1.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy neuvector-vulnerability-scanner || rpm -q neuvector-vulnerability-scanner || neuvector-vulnerability-scanner --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade neuvector-vulnerability-scanner

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade neuvector-vulnerability-scanner

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-49674?

neuvector vulnerability scanner: upgrade to newer than 1.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49674 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49674 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-2023-49674 affect?

CVE-2023-49674 affects neuvector vulnerability scanner. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A missing permission check in Jenkins NeuVector Vulnerability Scanner Plugin 1.22 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified hostname and port using attacker-specified username and password

How urgent is CVE-2023-49674?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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