What happened
Jenkins 2.421 through 2.579 (both inclusive), LTS 2.426.1 through 2.568.2 (both inclusive) does not correctly perform permission checks in the Appearance configuration page, allowing attackers with Overall/Manage permission to modify Appearance configuration options they should not have access to.
Affected versions
Jenkins: 2.421 through 2.579; 2.426.1 through 2.568.2 Fixed: See vendor advisory.
Why it matters
Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.
Detection & mitigation
- Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
- Review affected product exposure and access logs.
Public PoC references
No public PoC reference has passed the current publication threshold.