Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-1003029?

Affected: Script Security (Jenkins); Openshift Container Platform (Redhat) versions 3.11; org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security (maven), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-1003029 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 13, 2021.

Is CVE-2019-1003029 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Apr 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 16, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-1003029?

Public exploit code is available.

How urgently should CVE-2019-1003029 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2019-1003029

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Sandbox bypass in Script Security Plugin

Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-xvxq-hq48-xphm

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2019-1003029 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.9 v3.1) affecting Script Security (Jenkins), Openshift Container Platform (Redhat), org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security (maven) and 2 more products.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 13, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including jenkins 2-plugins-0:3.11.1552336312-1.el7, Script Security <=1.53, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security 1.54.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.9

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

74%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1.53 and earlier in src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/GroovySandbox.java, src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/SecureGroovyScript.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master JVM.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Apr 25, 2022	May 16, 2022	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Oct 13, 2021	May 16, 2022	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Apr 25, 2022	May 16, 2022	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Apr 25, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Script SecurityJenkins	See advisory	1.53
Openshift Container PlatformRedhat	3.11	n/a
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-securitymaven	See advisory	1.54
jenkinsredhat	See advisory	2-plugins-0:3.11.1552336312-1.el7
Jenkins Script Security Plugin	>= 1.53 and earlier	n/a

Patched Releases

jenkins

2-plugins-0:3.11.1552336312-1.el7

Script Security

<=1.53

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security

1.54

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 13, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 25, 2022
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-96 Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')
CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure

References

advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166778/Jenkins-Remote-Code-Execution.html
advisoryRHSA-2019:0739
advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-03-06/#SECURITY-1336%20%281%29
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1003029

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1.53 and earlier in src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/GroovySandbox.java, src/main/java/org/jenkinsci/plugins/scriptsecurity/sandbox/groovy/SecureGroovyScript.java that allows attackers with Overall/Read permission…
Affected: Script Security (Jenkins); Openshift Container Platform (Redhat) versions 3.11; org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security (maven), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 13, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Apr 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 16, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including jenkins 2-plugins-0:3.11.1552336312-1.el7, Script Security <=1.53, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security 1.54.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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