CVE-2023-40338 (GCVE-0-2023-40338)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-08-16 14:32 – Updated: 2024-08-02 18:31
VLAI
Summary
Jenkins Folders Plugin 6.846.v23698686f0f6 and earlier displays an error message that includes an absolute path of a log file when attempting to access the Scan Organization Folder Log if no logs are available, exposing information about the Jenkins controller file system.
Assigner
jenkins CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 44/100 over 132 records in the last 180 days details
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Jenkins Project Jenkins Folders Plugin Affected: 0 , ≤ 6.846.v23698686f0f6 (maven)
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