Jenkins Security Snafu: Critical Flaw Could Turn 15,000 Servers Into Hacker Havens!
Jenkins Git Parameter plugin has a new flaw—CVE-2025-53652—that’s more dangerous than a toddler with a Sharpie. Initially a medium threat, it’s now a command injection gateway, letting hackers play puppet master with servers. VulnCheck warns: update your security settings, or your Jenkins server might just join the dark side.
Hot Take:
**_Looks like Jenkins is serving up vulnerabilities on a silver platter! Who knew a medium threat could go through puberty and become a full-blown menace. It’s all fun and games until your Git Parameter plugin starts acting like a rebellious teenager, sneaking out of the house and bringing home unwanted guests. In tech terms, that means remote code execution and unauthorized server control—yikes!_**
Key Points:
– The Jenkins Git Parameter plugin has a critical command injection flaw, CVE-2025-53652.
– Initially rated medium, the flaw allows remote code execution (RCE).
– Approximately 15,000 Jenkins servers are at risk due to disabled security settings.
– Although a fix exists, it can be manually disabled, keeping servers vulnerable.
– VulnCheck warns of targeted attacks exploiting this vulnerability.