Missing Permission Check in Jenkins Database Plugin Allows Unauthorized Database Access
CVE-2020-2242

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Database Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 September 2020
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What is CVE-2020-2242?

A vulnerability exists in the Jenkins Database Plugin up to version 1.6 due to a missing permission check. This flaw allows users with Overall/Read access to exploit the plugin, enabling them to connect to a database server specified by the attacker using any provided credentials. As a result, unauthorized users can gain access to sensitive database information, highlighting the importance of proper permission assignments and secure configurations in Jenkins environments.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins database Plugin <= 1.6

References

https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-01/#SECURITY...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/01/3
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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