CVE-2026-57282
Received Received - Intake
Jenkins Git Client Plugin Command Injection via Workspace Directory

Publication date: 2026-06-24

Last updated on: 2026-06-24

Assigner: Jenkins Project

Description
Jenkins Git client Plugin 6.6.0 and earlier does not correctly escape the workspace directory name when it is embedded into a generated SSH wrapper script, allowing attackers able to control the name of a build's working directory to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the agent.
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Published
2026-06-24
Last Modified
2026-06-24
Generated
2026-06-24
AI Q&A
2026-06-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-57282
EUVD
EUVD-2026-38762
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
jenkinsci git_client_plugin to 6.6.0 (exc)
jenkinsci git_client_plugin 6.6.0
jenkinsci script_security_plugin to 1402.v94c9ce464861 (inc)
jenkinsci script_security_plugin 1402.1405.vc96e74964250
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Jenkins Git client Plugin version 6.6.0 and earlier. It occurs because the plugin does not properly escape the workspace directory name when embedding it into a generated SSH wrapper script. This improper escaping allows an attacker who can control the name of a build's working directory to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the agent.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the Jenkins agent. This could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of data, disruption of build processes, or further compromise of the system hosting the Jenkins agent.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in Jenkins Git client Plugin 6.6.0 and earlier allows attackers who can control the name of a build's working directory to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the agent. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data processed by Jenkins.

Such unauthorized command execution risks compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, which are core principles in compliance frameworks like GDPR and HIPAA.

Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with these regulations due to potential data breaches or unauthorized data processing.

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