How severe is CVE-2017-2608?

CVE-2017-2608 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2017-2608?

CVE-2017-2608 affects the following packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core (Maven), org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2608?

Update org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core to 2.32.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2017-2608 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2017-2608 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2017-2608 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Do not deserialise data from untrusted sources: where the format allows it, restrict deserialisation to an explicit allowlist of expected types, and prefer a data-only format (JSON, Protobuf) over one that can reconstruct arbitrary objects until you can upgrade.

Is CVE-2017-2608 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2017-2608 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2017-2608?

CVE-2017-2608 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 5.9%, placing it in the 93th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2608?

CVE-2017-2608 is classified as Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2017-2608 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2017-2608 was published on May 15, 2018 and was last updated on October 20, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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HIGH severity

CVE-2017-2608 — jenkins-core

HIGHFix: jenkinsci/jenkins@a814154

CVE-2017-2608 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core. A fix is available for org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Jenkins

Also known asGHSA-fwqr-3pvp-pjwq

Published

May 15, 2018

Updated

Oct 20, 2026

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

5.9%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs93th percentile — riskier than 93% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

2 pkgs affected

☕org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core☕org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Jenkins before versions 2.44, 2.32.2 is vulnerable to a remote code execution vulnerability involving the deserialization of various types in javax.imageio in XStream-based APIs (SECURITY-383).

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core`	all versions	2.32.2`org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core:2.32.2`
☕Maven	`org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core`	≥ 2.34&&< 2.44	2.44`org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core:2.44`

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

jenkinsjenkins

≤ 2.44

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core to 2.32.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2017-2608 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Do not deserialise data from untrusted sources: where the format allows it, restrict deserialisation to an explicit allowlist of expected types, and prefer a data-only format (JSON, Protobuf) over one that can reconstruct arbitrary objects until you can upgrade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jenkins before versions 2.44, 2.32.2 is vulnerable to a remote code execution vulnerability involving the deserialization of various types in javax.imageio in XStream-based APIs (SECURITY-383).

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CVSS Score

8.8/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE Classification

CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Weaponization

No Nuclei template, Metasploit module or public proof-of-concept found.

OpenSSF Scorecard

Package health score

jenkins

6.4/10

Code-Review6/10

Maintained10/10

Branch-Protection3/10

Assessed Oct 26, 2026

Timeline

Disclosed

May 15, 2018

Last updated

Oct 20, 2026

Identifiers

CVE-2017-2608

GHSA-fwqr-3pvp-pjwq

References

Advisorysecurityfocus.com Advisoryjenkins.io · 2017 02 01 Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2017 2608 Fixgithub.com · a814154695e23dc37542af7d40cacc129cf70722 Reportbugzilla.redhat.com · show bug.cgi Webjenkins.io · 2017 02 01 Packagegithub.com · jenkins

Related vulnerabilities

This CVE is high severity; 2 of 8 other CVEs affecting jenkins-core are rated as high or higher (top: high).

CVE-2026-53436CVE-2026-53437CVE-2026-53440CVE-2026-53441CVE-2026-53439CVE-2026-53435CVE-2026-53442CVE-2026-53438

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedOct 20, 2026

CVE-2017-2608 — jenkins-core

EPSS Exploitation Probability

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Real-World Exposure

Description

Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Fix

Workarounds

Frequently Asked Questions

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