Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Plugin 1.8.0.5 XSS Vulnerability
CVE-2026-70440 Published on August 5, 2026
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-70440 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2026-70440 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-70440
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Affected Versions
Jenkins Project Jenkins Qualys Container Scanning Connector Plugin:- Before and including 1.8.0.5 is affected.