CVE-2017-1000242 Insecure temporary file usage in Jenkins Git Client Plugin
An attacker can read sensitive information from temporary files created by the Jenkins Git Client Plugin due to insecure permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1000242?
CVE-2017-1000242 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Jenkins Git Client Plugin 2.4.2 and earlier creates temporary file with insecure permissions resulting in information disclosure
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000242?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git-client. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git-client Maven | All versions | 2.4.3 |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git-client Maven | All versions | 2.4.3 |
Products include Jenkins Git Client.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000242?
Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git-client to 2.4.3 or later.
Is CVE-2017-1000242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2019-10392 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command in Jenkins Git Client Plugin
- CVE-2022-36881 Jenkins Git client plugin 3.11.0 does not perform SSH host key verification
- CVE-2026-57282 Jenkins Git client Plugin has an OS command injection vulnerability on agents
- CVE-2025-67640 Jenkins Git client Plugin has an OS command injection vulnerability on agents in Git client Plugin
- CVE-2025-58458 Jenkins Git client Plugin file system information disclosure vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcxw-hhxq-48wx.