High · published December 10, 2025
⚡ An unauthenticated attacker can trigger this vulnerability with just a corrupted connection! Jenkins does a poor job at closing HTTP-based CLI streams, leaving your system vulnerable to a denial of service. 🔥 Picture a restaurant where diners keep coming in and ordering meals, but the kitchen can't handle all the chaotic orders and just stops serving. That's what happens here—when the CLI connection becomes corrupted, Jenkins can get overwhelmed and stop working altogether! If an attacker sends a corrupted connection, they can effectively crash Jenkins, disrupting your CI/CD processes and causing downtime. This could be absolutely devastating for teams relying on Jenkins to continually deliver and deploy their applications—it’s like having the lights go out during a crucial concert!
Picture a restaurant where diners keep coming in and ordering meals, but the kitchen can't handle all the chaotic orders and just stops serving. That's what happens here—when the CLI connection becomes corrupted, Jenkins can get overwhelmed and stop working altogether! This vulnerability in Jenkins versions 2.540 and earlier, as well as LTS 2.528.2, stems from improper handling of corrupted HTTP-based CLI connections, allowing attackers to induce a denial of service without needing any authentication.
If an attacker sends a corrupted connection, they can effectively crash Jenkins, disrupting your CI/CD processes and causing downtime. This could be absolutely devastating for teams relying on Jenkins to continually deliver and deploy their applications—it’s like having the lights go out during a crucial concert! To safeguard your Jenkins instance, upgrade to at least version 2.541 or LTS 2.528.3. Ensure you're regularly monitoring connections and implementing proper error handling for CLI streams. Don’t forget to review your overall security posture! You've got this! Stay proactive, patch up, and keep your Jenkins running smoothly. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| jenkins/jenkins | < 2.528.3 | 2.528.3 |
| jenkins/jenkins | < 2.541 | 2.541 |