CVE-2021-21623
MEDIUMJenkins Matrix Authorization Strategy Plugin < 2.6.5 - Incorrect Authorization
Title source: llmDescription
An incorrect permission check in Jenkins Matrix Authorization Strategy Plugin 2.6.5 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Read permission on nested items to access them, even if they lack Item/Read permission for parent folders.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-03-18/#SECURITY-2180
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/18/5
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0010
EPSS Percentile
27.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-863
Status
published
Products (2)
jenkins/matrix_authorization_strategy
< 2.6.5
org.jenkins-ci.plugins/matrix-auth
0 - 2.6.6Maven
Published
Mar 18, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026