CVE-2020-2091

CVE-2020-2091 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Amazon Ec2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin 1.47 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL within the AWS region using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2091?
A missing permission check in Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin 1.47 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL within the AWS region using attacker-specified credentials IDs obtained through another method.
How severe is CVE-2020-2091?
CVE-2020-2091 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2091 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2091?
CVE-2020-2091 affects Jenkins Amazon Ec2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2091?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-2091 published?
CVE-2020-2091 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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