Vulnerability Description
A missing permission check in Jenkins database Plugin 1.6 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to Jenkins to connect to an attacker-specified database server using attacker-specified credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Database | <= 1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/01/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-01/#SECURITY-1024Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/01/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-01/#SECURITY-1024Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-2242?
CVE-2020-2242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A missing permission check in Jenkins database Plugin 1.6 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to Jenkins to connect to an attacker-specified database server using attacker-specified ...
How severe is CVE-2020-2242?
CVE-2020-2242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-2242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Database.