CVE-2023-32985
MediumJenkins Sidebar Link Plugin vulnerable to Path Traversal
Published May 16, 2023 · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-pp8m-prr7-wr8w
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-32985 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v3.1) affecting Sidebar Link (Jenkins), org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sidebar-link (maven), Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Sidebar Link <=2.2.1, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sidebar-link 2.2.2, Sidebar Link 2.2.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
4.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin 2.2.1 and earlier does not restrict the path of files in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sidebar LinkJenkins | See advisory | 2.2.1 |
| org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sidebar-linkmaven | See advisory | 2.2.2 |
| Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Sidebar Link
<=2.2.1
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sidebar-link
2.2.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 16, 2023
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin 2.2.1 and earlier does not restrict the path of files in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system.
Affected: Sidebar Link (Jenkins); org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sidebar-link (maven); Jenkins Sidebar Link Plugin. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Sidebar Link <=2.2.1, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sidebar-link 2.2.2, Sidebar Link 2.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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