CVE-2016-3725: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-3725: Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allows remote authenticated users to trigger updating of update s...

Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allows remote authenticated users to trigger updating of update site metadata by leveraging a missing permissions check. NOTE: this issue can be combined with DNS cache poisoning to cause a denial of service (service disruption).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Jenkins servers let any authenticated remote user force Jenkins to refresh update-site metadata. By itself this is an improper permission check; when paired with DNS cache poisoning, sources say it could disrupt service. This is mainly an availability and operational risk for legacy Jenkins controllers. Exposure is likely limited to Jenkins controllers running versions before 2.3 or LTS before 1.651.2, especially where non-administrative users can authenticate remotely. The provided structured affected-product data is incomplete, so confirm against vendor advisories and local Jenkins inventory. Prioritize remediation where Jenkins is internet-reachable, broadly accessible to authenticated users, or critical to release operations. For isolated legacy systems, handle in the normal patch cycle. There is no source-backed evidence of active exploitation, but CI disruption can affect delivery timelines. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Jenkins to 2.3, LTS 1.651.2, or a later supported release.; Review CloudBees/Jenkins and Red Hat advisories for package-specific guidance.; Restrict Jenkins authentication to trusted users until legacy instances are upgraded..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 17, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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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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