CVE-2019-16546

low-risk
Published 2019-11-21

Jenkins Google Compute Engine Plugin 4.1.1 and earlier does not verify SSH host keys when connecting agents created by the plugin, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Google Compute Engine

Affected Vendors

Jenkins

References (4)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1
Vendor Advisory https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1584
Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1
Vendor Advisory https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1584
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal