CVE-2018-1000600
HighExploitedCSRF vulnerability and missing permission checks in GitHub Plugin allowed capturing credentials
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6cvm-v6qj-hjq9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-1000600 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Github (Jenkins), com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:github (maven).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 19, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:github 1.29.2, Github <=1.29.1, Github 1.29.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
91%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.29.1 and earlier in GitHubTokenCredentialsCreator.java that allows attackers to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 19, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GithubJenkins | See advisory | 1.29.1 |
| com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:githubmaven | See advisory | 1.29.2 |
Patched Releases
com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:github
1.29.2
Github
<=1.29.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 19, 2024
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
- CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-06-25/#SECURITY-915
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000600
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Jenkins GitHub Plugin 1.29.1 and earlier in GitHubTokenCredentialsCreator.java that allows attackers to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method, capturing credentials stored in Jenkins.
Affected: Github (Jenkins); com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:github (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 19, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including com.coravy.hudson.plugins.github:github 1.29.2, Github <=1.29.1, Github 1.29.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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