XML External Entity Vulnerability in Jenkins CVS Plugin
CVE-2020-2324

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jenkins
Status
Jenkins Cvs Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 December 2020
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What is CVE-2020-2324?

The Jenkins CVS Plugin, prior to version 2.17, contains a vulnerability where its XML parser fails to be properly configured to mitigate XML external entity (XXE) injection attacks. This could allow attackers to exploit the application and potentially disclose sensitive information, manipulate the server's operations, or cause other adverse effects on the system.

Affected Version(s)

Jenkins CVS Plugin <= 2.16

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-12-03/#SECU...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/03/2
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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