CVE-2016-9299: The remoting module in Jenkins before 2.32 and LTS before 2.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized…
Noroxi assessment
Priority: This week (action score 68/100)
- A ready-made attack module is public (Metasploit, Nuclei); exploiting it takes no special expertise.
- Public proof-of-concept code exists (Exploit-DB, GitHub); there is no record of exploitation in the wild.
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 96.9% (FIRST EPSS); higher than 99.8% of all records.
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it. No account or password is required. No user action is required. No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
- Fixed version: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core (Maven) 2.32, 2.19.3.
Don’t wait for the next maintenance window. Upgrade to org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core (Maven) 2.32, 2.19.3 or later.
Generated automatically from the record's data: CVSS (NVD and CNA), CISA KEV and SSVC, FIRST EPSS, exploit sources, fixed versions. How we calculate it
Primary sources: NVD · CVE.org · FIRST EPSS
The remoting module in Jenkins before 2.32 and LTS before 2.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object, which triggers an LDAP query to a third-party server.
- Published
- Jan 12, 2017
- Updated
- Jun 16, 2026
- EPSS
- 96.9% · 99th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-90
Report tools
Action score
68
Don’t wait for the next maintenance window.
- CVSS
- 39 / 40 · 9.8 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 29 / 30 · 96.9%
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| Vendor | Product | CPE |
|---|---|---|
| jenkins | jenkins | cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins |
| fedoraproject | fedora | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora |
Affected versions
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- fedoraproject fedora25
- jenkins jenkinsup to 2.19.2 inclusive
- jenkins jenkinsup to 2.31 inclusive
Package-level exposure
OSV and GitHub Advisory data: ecosystem, package and range. SBOM matching uses this table.
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | from 2.20 · before 2.32 | 2.32 |
| Maven | org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | before 2.19.3 | 2.19.3 |
Same product
jenkins: all recordsOther highest-scoring records for the same primary product.
- CVE-2024-23897Jenkins 2.441 and earlier, LTS 2.426.2 and earlier does not disable a feature of its CLI command parser that replaces an '@' character…KEV99Now
- CVE-2017-1000353Jenkins versions 2.56 and earlier as well as 2.46.1 LTS and earlier are vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote code execution.KEV99Now
- CVE-2018-1000861A code execution vulnerability exists in the Stapler web framework used by Jenkins 2.153 and earlier, LTS 2.138.3 and earlier in…KEV98Now
Published before and after this one in the same product
- ← EarlierCVE-2016-3726May 17, 2016 · Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary…30Monitor
- ← EarlierCVE-2016-3727May 17, 2016 · The API URL computer/(master)/api/xml in Jenkins before 2.3 and LTS before 1.651.2 allows remote authenticated users with extended read…18Monitor
- Later →CVE-2017-1000362Jul 17, 2017 · The re-key admin monitor was introduced in Jenkins 1.498 and re-encrypted all secrets in JENKINS_HOME with a new key.40Plan
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maven:org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | 2.19.3 | Package registry (OSV) |
| Maven:org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | 2.32 | Package registry (OSV) |
Exploit status
Weaponized
A ready exploit tool or active in-the-wild use is known for this vulnerability. This should be your top priority.
Evidence
- Metasploit module ×1
- Exploit-DB entry ×2
- Nuclei detection template ×1
- Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub ×1
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| Source | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2018-05-17 |
| Exploit-DB entry | remote | 2018-05-17 |
| Metasploit module | exploit/linux/misc/jenkins_ldap_deserializeJenkins CLI HTTP Java Deserialization Vulnerabilityexploit | 2016-11-16 |
| Nuclei detection template | Nuclei template CVE-2016-9299 | — |
| Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub | stars:0 | 2022-10-12 |
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
- Metasploit-58 d
- Published
- First PoC+489 d
- TodayNov 14, 2026+3592 d
FIRST EPSS daily score; only changes of 0.01 or more are recorded (step chart).
Not on record for this CVE: patch commit or PR link · researcher credit · variant or chain candidate · public bounty program.
Technical details
Attack conditions
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it.
- No account or password is required.
- No user action is required.
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- high · data can be read
- Integrity
- high · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- high · the service can be disrupted
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-90 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvd-primary
Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
ATT&CK techniques
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Change log (1)
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
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- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/14/9
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94281
- www.slideshare.net/codewhitesec/java-deserialization-vulnerabilities-the-forgotten-bug-class-deepsec-edition
- groups.google.com/forum/#%21original/jenkinsci-advisories/-fc-w9tNEJE/GRvEzWoJBgAJ
- groups.google.com/forum/#%21original/jenkinsci-advisories/-fc-w9tNEJE/LZ7EOS0fBgAJ
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZW2KUKYLNLVDB7STLHLYALCUFLEGCRM6/
- wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-11-16
- www.cloudbees.com/jenkins-security-advisory-2016-11-16
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.