Vulnerability Description
Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the project naming strategy description, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by users with Overall/Manage permission.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins | <= 2.235.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160443/Jenkins-2.235.3-Cross-Site-ScriptingExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1957Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160443/Jenkins-2.235.3-Cross-Site-ScriptingExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1957Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-2230?
CVE-2020-2230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the project naming strategy description, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by users with Ove...
How severe is CVE-2020-2230?
CVE-2020-2230 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-2230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Jenkins.