CVE-2021-21628: jenkins project jenkins build with parameters plugin Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
AliasesGHSA-xjrg-6fv9-6rjg
Published 30-03-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-21628 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in jenkins project jenkins build with parameters plugin. EPSS estimates a 81.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
81.43%
0%100%
Critical · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Jenkins Build With Parameters Plugin 1.5 and earlier does not escape parameter names and descriptions, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · MavenEcosystem advisory · calculated5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Low 3.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
81.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 81.43% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score81.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Jenkins1 product
Jenkins project1 product
- jenkins build with parameters plugin≥ unspecified, ≤ 1.5
Org.jenkins-ci.plugins1 product
- build-with-parameters< 1.5.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
5 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/30/1Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTWEBThird Party Advisory
