Jenkins up to 2.482/2.554.x Description config.xml cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Jenkins up to 2.482/2.554.x. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file config.xml of the component Description Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-53441. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jenkins up to 2.482/2.554.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file config.xml of the component Description Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Jenkins 2.483 through 2.567 (both inclusive), LTS 2.492.1 through 2.555.2 (both inclusive) does not escape the user-provided description of a generic offline cause that could be set through the `POST config.xml` API, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure permission.

The advisory is shared for download at jenkins.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-53441 since 06/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

By approaching the search of inurl:config.xml it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.483 or 2.555.x eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-36025). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Jenkins 2.483/2.555.x

Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 CVE reserved
06/10/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jenkins.io
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-53441 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-53441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370168
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2026 15:41
Updated: 06/10/2026 17:10
Changes: 06/10/2026 15:41 (56), 06/10/2026 17:10 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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