CVE-2026-57285: A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.1969.v205fd594c821 and earlier allows a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-57285?

github branch source: upgrade to newer than 1967.1969.v205fd594c821. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-57285 being exploited?

CVE-2026-57285 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-2026-57285 affect?

CVE-2026-57285 affects github branch source. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.1969.v205fd594c821 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to obtain the URLs of GitHub Enterprise servers configured in the global plugin configuratio

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-57285?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-57285 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting github branch source. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.1969.v205fd594c821 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to obtain the URLs of GitHub Enterprise servers configured in the global plugin configuration.

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	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-06-24
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-24 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins github branch source UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1967.1969.v205fd594c821

Fixed in: newer than 1967.1969.v205fd594c821

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy github-branch-source || rpm -q github-branch-source || github-branch-source --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1967.1969.v205fd594c821 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade github-branch-source

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade github-branch-source

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-2026-57285?

github branch source: upgrade to newer than 1967.1969.v205fd594c821. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-57285 being exploited?

CVE-2026-57285 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-2026-57285 affect?

CVE-2026-57285 affects github branch source. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.1969.v205fd594c821 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to obtain the URLs of GitHub Enterprise servers configured in the global plugin configuratio

How urgent is CVE-2026-57285?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities · GitHub vulnerabilities

References

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