MEDIUM CVSS 4.3
Published: 2026-04-29

CVE-2026-42525

jenkins azure_ad Security Advisory (CVE-2026-42525)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-42525 impacting jenkins azure_ad. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Jenkins Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure AD) Plugin 666.v6060de32f87d and earlier does not restrict the redirect URL after login, allowing attackers to perform phishing attacks.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product jenkins / azure_ad
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-601

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-42525 impacting jenkins azure_ad.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-42525.yaml
id: cve-2026-42525

info:
  name: jenkins azure_ad - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-42525 affecting jenkins azure_ad.
    Evaluation: Jenkins Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure AD) Plugin 666.v6060de32f87d and earlier does not restrict the redirect URL after login, allowing attacke...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-42525
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2026-42525
    cwe-id: CWE-601
  tags: cve,cve-2026-42525,jenkins,azure_ad,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "azure_ad"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-42525.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-42525
# Target: jenkins azure_ad | CVSS: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-42525 (jenkins azure_ad)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against jenkins azure_ad scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-42525.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-42525
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install azure_ad 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade azure_ad 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update azure_ad

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i azure_ad 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i azure_ad

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-42525 in jenkins azure_ad?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update jenkins azure_ad packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-42525?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-42525?

CVE-2026-42525 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-42525
Weakness CWE-601
Vendor jenkins
Product azure_ad
Published 2026-04-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N