Vulnerability Description
Jenkins 2.527 and earlier, LTS 2.516.2 and earlier does not restrict or transform the characters that can be inserted from user-specified content in log messages, allowing attackers able to control log message contents to insert line break characters, followed by forged log messages that may mislead administrators reviewing log output.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins | < 2.516.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-09-17/#SECURITY-3424Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/17/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-59476?
CVE-2025-59476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Jenkins 2.527 and earlier, LTS 2.516.2 and earlier does not restrict or transform the characters that can be inserted from user-specified content in log messages, allowing attackers able to control lo...
How severe is CVE-2025-59476?
CVE-2025-59476 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Jenkins.