Vulnerability Description
Jenkins Pipeline: AWS Steps Plugin 1.40 and earlier does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types, resulting in a remote code execution vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Pipeline\ | <= 1.40, _aws_steps |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-25/#SECURITY-1741Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/25/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-25/#SECURITY-1741Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-2166?
CVE-2020-2166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Jenkins Pipeline: AWS Steps Plugin 1.40 and earlier does not configure its YAML parser to prevent the instantiation of arbitrary types, resulting in a remote code execution vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-2166?
CVE-2020-2166 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-2166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Pipeline\.