CVE-2025-24401: Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 217.vd5b_18537403e and earlier does not verify that permiss

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-24401?

folder-based authorization strategy: upgrade to newer than 217.vd5b_18537403e. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-24401 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24401 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-2025-24401 affect?

CVE-2025-24401 affects folder-based authorization strategy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 217.vd5b_18537403e and earlier does not verify that permissions configured to be granted are enabled, potentially allowing users formerly granted (typically optional permissions, like Overa

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-24401?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-24401 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting folder-based authorization strategy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 217.vd5b_18537403e and earlier does not verify that permissions configured to be granted are enabled, potentially allowing users formerly granted (typically optional permissions, like Overall/Manage) to access functionality they're no longer entitled to.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2025-01-22
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

2025-01-22 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins folder-based authorization strategy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 217.vd5b_18537403e

Fixed in: newer than 217.vd5b_18537403e

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy folder-based-authorization-strategy || rpm -q folder-based-authorization-strategy || folder-based-authorization-strategy --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 217.vd5b_18537403e (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade folder-based-authorization-strategy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade folder-based-authorization-strategy

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-2025-24401?

folder-based authorization strategy: upgrade to newer than 217.vd5b_18537403e. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-24401 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24401 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-2025-24401 affect?

CVE-2025-24401 affects folder-based authorization strategy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Jenkins Folder-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 217.vd5b_18537403e and earlier does not verify that permissions configured to be granted are enabled, potentially allowing users formerly granted (typically optional permissions, like Overa

How urgent is CVE-2025-24401?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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