CVE-2025-53651: html publisher Path Traversal — Fix

Description

Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin 425 and earlier displays log messages that include the absolute paths of files archived during the Publish HTML reports post-build step, exposing information about the Jenkins controller file system in the build log.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-36 CWE-36

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jenkins	html_publisher	< 427

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3547

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53651? +

Jenkins HTML Publisher Plugin 425 and earlier displays log messages that include the absolute paths of files archived during the Publish HTML reports post-build step, exposing information about the Jenkins controller file system in the build log. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-53651? +

CVE-2025-53651 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53651? +

CVE-2025-53651 affects products from jenkins, specifically: html_publisher. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53651? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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