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CVE-2016-0790

Jenkins before 1.650 and LTS before 1.642.2 do not use a constant-time algorithm to verify API tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine API tokens via a brute-force approach.

Severity
Medium 5.3
Published
7 Apr 2016
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2.1% in the next 30 daysHigher than 81% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Information exposure (CWE-200)CWE-254
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read some data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
JenkinsServers and applications · cpe:a:jenkins:jenkins
  • Every version up to 1.642.1
  • Every version up to 1.649

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0790
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-0790