XML External Entity Vulnerability in Jenkins Code Coverage Plugin
CVE-2020-2172

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Code Coverage Api Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-2172?

The Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin versions 1.1.4 and earlier are susceptible to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks due to improper XML parser configuration. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive files, conduct denial of service attacks, or execute arbitrary code on the server. Proper configuration of XML parsers is essential to mitigate the risks associated with such vulnerabilities, ensuring that external entities are not processed during XML parsing.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin <= 1.1.4

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-04-07/#SECURITY...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/07/3
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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