#VU103265 Improper access control in Folder-based Authorization Strategy - CVE-2025-24401

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103265

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24401

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Folder-based Authorization Strategy
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not verify that permissions configured to be granted are enabled. A remote user with formerly granted permissions can access functionality they are no longer entitled to.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Folder-based Authorization Strategy: 217.vd5b_18537403e

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External links
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-01-22/#SECURITY-3062

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.