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CVE-2026-84646: In Jenkins 2.579 and earlier, LTS 2.568.2 and earlier, user objects can appear as nested field values in other

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MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-84646 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting jenkins. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Jenkins 2.579 and earlier, LTS 2.568.2 and earlier, user objects can appear as nested field values in other deserialized XML objects, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to create user objects by submitting crafted XML.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-502
Published2026-09-02
Last modified2026-09-11
Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

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Last updated 2026-09-11 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

jenkins jenkins UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.568.3 · < 2.580
Fixed in: 2.568.3, 2.580
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jenkins || rpm -q jenkins || jenkins --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.568.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jenkins
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade jenkins
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-2026-84646?

jenkins: upgrade to 2.568.3, 2.580. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-84646 being exploited?

CVE-2026-84646 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-2026-84646 affect?

CVE-2026-84646 affects jenkins. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). In Jenkins 2.579 and earlier, LTS 2.568.2 and earlier, user objects can appear as nested field values in other deserialized XML objects, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to create user objects by submitting crafted XML.

How urgent is CVE-2026-84646?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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