Overview
The CVE-2025-53652 vulnerability is a critical security issue that affects Jenkins Git Parameter Plugin version 439.vb_0e46ca_14534 and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker with Item/Build permission to inject arbitrary values into Git parameters, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. Given Jenkins’ widespread usage in continuous integration and deployment processes, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to many software development environments and could have far-reaching impacts if exploited.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-53652
Severity: High (8.2 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low (Item/Build permission)
User Interaction: None
Impact: System Compromise, Data Leakage
Affected Products
Escape the Surveillance Era
Most apps won’t tell you the truth.
They’re part of the problem.
Phone numbers. Emails. Profiles. Logs.
It’s all fuel for surveillance.
Ameeba Chat gives you a way out.
- • No phone number
- • No email
- • No personal info
- • Anonymous aliases
- • End-to-end encrypted
Chat without a trace.
Product | Affected Versions
Jenkins Git Parameter Plugin | 439.vb_0e46ca_14534 and earlier
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability arises from the lack of input validation in the Jenkins Git Parameter Plugin. When a Git parameter value is submitted to the build, the plugin does not verify that the submitted value matches one of the offered choices. This lack of validation allows an attacker with Item/Build permission to inject arbitrary values into Git parameters, potentially leading to execution of unintended commands or access to sensitive information.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /jenkins/build HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"gitParameters": {
"choices": ["master", "develop"],
"selected": "master; rm -rf /"
}
}In this example, an attacker submits a build request with a malicious `selected` value. Instead of a legitimate branch name, the attacker injects a command to delete all files in the root directory (`rm -rf /`). This command could cause significant damage to the Jenkins server if executed.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, apply the latest patch provided by the vendor. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to filter out malicious requests as a temporary mitigation. Note, however, that these are not long-term solutions, and patching the vulnerability should be prioritized.