Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Jenkins versions could let logged-in users with Extended Read permission see sensitive password data stored in job configuration. This is primarily an internal or partner-account exposure risk, but leaked build credentials can affect source code, deployment systems, and downstream infrastructure. Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins instances running versions before 2.3 or LTS before 1.651.2 where untrusted or broadly scoped users have Extended Read permission. Treat as a targeted credential exposure issue. Prioritize if Jenkins manages deployment, source control, package publishing, cloud, or production secrets, especially where many users have read permissions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Jenkins to 2.3, LTS 1.651.2, or a later supported release.; Review CloudBees/Jenkins and Red Hat advisory guidance for environment-specific fixes.; Restrict Extended Read permission to trusted administrators or tightly controlled groups..
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Credential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2016-3724 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cloudbees.com/jenkins-security-advisory-2016-05-11CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-05-11CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2016:1206CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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CWE details
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