CVE-2026-42522
published 2026-04-29CVE-2026-42522: A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect…
PriorityP423medium4.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCNILAN
EPSS
0.28%
19.6th percentile
A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials.
Affected
14 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| jenkins | credentials_binding | — | — |
| jenkins | credentials_binding_plugin | — | — |
| jenkins | github | — | — |
| jenkins | github_branch_source | <= 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a | — |
| jenkins | github_branch_source | — | — |
| jenkins | github_branch_source_plugin | — | — |
| jenkins | github_plugin | — | — |
| jenkins | html_publisher | — | — |
| jenkins | html_publisher_plugin | — | — |
| jenkins | matrix_authorization_strategy | — | — |
| jenkins | matrix_authorization_strategy_plugin | — | — |
| jenkins | script_security | — | — |
| jenkins | script_security_plugin | — | — |
| jenkins_project | jenkins_github_branch_source_plugin | <= 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ | — |
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Jenkins
Jenkins Security Advisory 2026-04-29
vendor_jenkins·2026-04-29·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2026-42519 [MEDIUM] Jenkins Security Advisory 2026-04-29
Title: Jenkins Security Advisory 2026-04-29
Jenkins Security Advisory 2026-04-29
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This advisory announces vulnerabilities in the following Jenkins deliverables:
Credentials Binding
Plugin
GitHub
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GitHub Branch Source
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HTML Publisher
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Matrix Authorization Strategy
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GHSA
Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin: Missing permissions check allows attackers to perform a connection test
ghsa·2026-04-29
CVE-2026-42522 [MEDIUM] CWE-862 Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin: Missing permissions check allows attackers to perform a connection test
Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin: Missing permissions check allows attackers to perform a connection test
Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin versions 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier do not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation.
This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials.
GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.1969.v205fd594c821 requires Overall/Manage permission to perform the connection test.
VulDB
Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin up to 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ permission (EUVD-2026-26224 / Nessus ID 310885)
vuldb·2026-04-29·CVSS 4.3
CVE-2026-42522 [MEDIUM] Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin up to 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ permission (EUVD-2026-26224 / Nessus ID 310885)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin up to 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in permission issues.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-42522. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-04-29
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