Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Jenkins Active Choices Plugin
CVE-2020-2289

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Active Choices Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-2289?

The Active Choices Plugin in Jenkins, version 2.4 and earlier, contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper escaping of the name and description of build parameters. This flaw can be exploited by attackers who possess Job/Configure permissions, allowing them to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users' sessions. This could lead to unauthorized actions or the exposure of sensitive information.

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Affected Version(s)

Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.1

Jenkins Active Choices Plugin <= 2.4

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECU...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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