CVE-2026-48920: High severity Jenkins Email Extension Plugin vulnerability

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

Jenkins Email Extension Plugin 1933.v45cec755423f and earlier allows inlining images as base64 in email content by setting the data-inline attribute, without restrictions on the image URLs that can be inlined, allowing attackers able to control the email content to specify file: URLs for images to read arbitrary files from the Jenkins controller filesystem.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Jenkins Email Extension Plugin<=1933.v45cec755423f
Jenkins Email Extension Jenkins<=1925.v1598902b_58dd
Jenkins Email Extension Jenkins=1933.v45cec755423f

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48920?

CVE-2026-48920 has a severity rating of 8.8, categorized as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-48920?

To fix CVE-2026-48920, update the Jenkins Email Extension Plugin to version 1933.v45cec755424 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-48920?

CVE-2026-48920 allows attackers to exploit email content control to specify `file:` URLs, potentially leading to data exposure.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-48920?

CVE-2026-48920 affects the Jenkins Email Extension Plugin version 1933.v45cec755423f and earlier.

5

When was CVE-2026-48920 published?

CVE-2026-48920 was published on May 27, 2026.

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