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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70440 CVE-2026-70440
MEDIUM
Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Record summary
CVE-2026-70440 has a selected CVSS score of 5.4 (medium).
Description
Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.8.0.5 and earlier does not escape user-controlled field values in a JavaScript context, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Aug 5, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector PluginBrowse Jenkins Project / Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector PluginDefault status: unknown | CVE List | Through 1.8.0.5 | affected |
References
2Jenkins Security Advisory 2026-08-05Vendor advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-08-05