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CVE-2026-57301NVD status: Analyzed

Jenkins OWASP ZAP Plugin: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

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CVE-2026-57301 is a high-severity externally controlled reference to a resource in another sphere vulnerability in Jenkins OWASP ZAP Plugin from Jenkins, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Jenkins OWASP ZAP Plugin versions: 1.0.7 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 51% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of Jenkins OWASP ZAP Plugin you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on jenkins.io for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Jenkins ProjectJenkins OWASP ZAP Plugin1.0.7 and earlierNot stated
JenkinsOfficial Owasp Zap1.0.7 and earlierNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
LowA basic user account is enough.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).

Official description

Jenkins OWASP ZAP Plugin 1.0.7 and earlier performs build operations on the Jenkins controller rather than the assigned agent, allowing attackers with Item/Configure permission to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins controller.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

More Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerabilities (CWE-610)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

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