CVE-2026-27099: XSS

Published Feb 18, 2026
·
Updated

Jenkins 2.483 through 2.550 (both inclusive), LTS 2.492.1 through 2.541.1 (both inclusive) does not escape the user-provided description of the "Mark temporarily offline" offline cause, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Agent/Configure or Agent/Disconnect permission.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Jenkins Jenkins>=2.483<=2.550, >=2.492.1<=2.541.1
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core>=2.483<2.551
2.551
Jenkins Jenkins>=2.483<2.551
Jenkins Jenkins>=2.492.1<2.541.2

Event History

Feb 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 2, 58120
Event
via FIRST·03:26 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-27099?

CVE-2026-27099 is categorized as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability with a medium severity rating.

2

How does CVE-2026-27099 affect Jenkins?

CVE-2026-27099 allows attackers to execute malicious scripts by exploiting the unescaped user-provided description in the 'Mark temporarily offline' feature.

3

Who is at risk for CVE-2026-27099?

Users of Jenkins versions 2.483 through 2.550 and LTS 2.492.1 through 2.541.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2026-27099.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-27099?

To mitigate CVE-2026-27099, update your Jenkins instance to version 2.551 or later.

5

What versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2026-27099?

CVE-2026-27099 affects Jenkins from version 2.483 to 2.550 and LTS from 2.492.1 to 2.541.1.

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