CVE-2026-70436: Medium severity Jenkins External Workspace Manager Plugin vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

Jenkins External Workspace Manager Plugin 1.4.1 and earlier does not perform a permission check (1.4.0 and earlier) or performs an improper permission check (1.4.1) when providing access to externally-managed workspaces through the workspace browser, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to read files in workspaces they are not authorized to access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Jenkins External Workspace Manager Plugin<=1.4.1

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-70436?

CVE-2026-70436 has a risk rating of 40, indicating a significant security concern.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-70436?

To fix CVE-2026-70436, upgrade to Jenkins External Workspace Manager Plugin version 1.4.2 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2026-70436?

CVE-2026-70436 allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to access external workspaces without proper authorization.

4

Which versions of the Jenkins External Workspace Manager Plugin are affected by CVE-2026-70436?

CVE-2026-70436 affects versions 1.4.1 and earlier of the Jenkins External Workspace Manager Plugin.

5

When was CVE-2026-70436 published?

CVE-2026-70436 was published on August 5, 2026.

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