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.

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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