CVE-2026-70440: Vulnerability in Jenkins Project Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin
Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.8.0.5 and earlier does not escape user-controlled field values in a JavaScript context, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin up to version 1.8.0.5 contains a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper escaping of user-controlled input in JavaScript contexts. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to inject malicious scripts that can be stored and executed in the context of the Jenkins web interface.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with Item/Configure permission to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the Jenkins web interface, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or other client-side attacks within the Jenkins environment. However, exploitation requires elevated permissions, limiting the scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Item/Configure permissions to trusted users only to reduce the risk of exploitation.
CVE-2026-70440: Vulnerability in Jenkins Project Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin
Description
Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin 1.8.0.5 and earlier does not escape user-controlled field values in a JavaScript context, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Item/Configure permission.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
pkg:github/jenkinsci/qualys-container-scanning-connector-pluginRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin up to version 1.8.0.5 contains a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper escaping of user-controlled input in JavaScript contexts. This allows attackers with Item/Configure permission to inject malicious scripts that can be stored and executed in the context of the Jenkins web interface.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with Item/Configure permission to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the Jenkins web interface, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or other client-side attacks within the Jenkins environment. However, exploitation requires elevated permissions, limiting the scope of impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Item/Configure permissions to trusted users only to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jenkins
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T14:13:20.602Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a737985bf8831d5393d6c81
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 17:57:25 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 18:45:47 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 19:46:50 UTC
Views: 4
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