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CVE-2026-84661

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.4 EPSS 0.23%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-02 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A missing permission check in the Jenkins Pipeline: Build Step Plugin allows unauthorized cancellation of downstream builds that are awaited by the `waitForBuild` step when the `propagateAbort` parameter is used. This vulnerability could lead to unintended disruptions in build processes, potentially affecting CI/CD workflows. Jenkins administrators and users of the affected plugin should prioritize remediation to ensure proper access controls are enforced.

CVE
CVE-2026-84661
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.4
EPSS
0.23%
Jenkins

Original NVD Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Pipeline: Build Step Plugin 599.v4b_67ea_11b_152 and earlier causes downstream builds awaited by the `waitForBuild` step when the `propagateAbort` parameter is used to be canceled even when the build's authentication lacks Item/Cancel permission on the downstream job.