CVE-2026-27099: Jenkins core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-85h6-5m3v-gx37
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CVSS 8.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-27099 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins has a stored xss vulnerability in node offline cause description. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.551, 2.541.2.

CVE-2026-27099 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-27099
GHSA Identifier GHSA-85h6-5m3v-gx37
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-27099

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 2.551 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.551</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 2.541.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.541.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-27099, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.551), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Jenkins core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2026-27099 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5512.541.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 2.542
< 2.551
2.551
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 2.483
< 2.541.2
2.541.2

References

NVD — CVE-2026-27099 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27099
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/578c028e2cdfdc9e124d0ca389a80bb2bd231ab2
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Release RELEASE
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/releases/tag/jenkins-2.541.2
Jenkins core Release RELEASE
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/releases/tag/jenkins-2.551
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-02-18/#SECURITY-3669

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27099?
CVE-2026-27099 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins has a stored XSS vulnerability in node offline cause description under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.551, 2.541.2 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2026-27099?
Upgrading to 2.551, 2.541.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkins-core affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 2.551, 2.541.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.551, 2.541.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27099?
CVE-2026-27099 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-27099?
CVE-2026-27099 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-27099?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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