CVE-2026-42519: A missing permission check in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1 and earlier allows attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-42519?

script security: upgrade to newer than 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-42519 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42519 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-2026-42519 affect?

CVE-2026-42519 affects script security. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A missing permission check in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to enumerate pending and approved Script Security classpaths.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-42519?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42519 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting script security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A missing permission check in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to enumerate pending and approved Script Security classpaths.

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	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-04-29
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-29 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins script security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1

Fixed in: newer than 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy script-security || rpm -q script-security || script-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade script-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade script-security

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-2026-42519?

script security: upgrade to newer than 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42519 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42519 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-2026-42519 affect?

CVE-2026-42519 affects script security. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A missing permission check in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to enumerate pending and approved Script Security classpaths.

How urgent is CVE-2026-42519?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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