CVE-2021-21624 json
Incorrect permission checks in Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin may allow accessing some items
published 2021-03-18 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-rm4m-39fj-288c , EUVD-2022-5195
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 59%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An incorrect permission check in Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 3.1 and earlier allows attackers with Item/Read permission on nested items to access them, even if they lack Item/Read permission for parent folders.
Patch / fix
- maven org.jenkins-ci.plugins:role-strategy 3.1.1
Exploit prediction
0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:role-strategy | <3.1.1 |
3.1.1 |
Affected products
- Jenkins project Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
References
-
github.com
/jenkinsci/role-strategy-plugin/commit/2490ed51c30f6df9db809a7dcf637ac8ac08233a
web
-
jenkins.io
/security/advisory/2021-03-18/#SECURITY-2182
web, vendor-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2021/03/18/5
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21624
advisory
-
github.com
/jenkinsci/role-strategy-plugin
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-21624
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-rm4m-39fj-288c
- NVD CVE-2021-21624
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