How severe is CVE-2020-2118?

CVE-2020-2118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2118?

CVE-2020-2118 affects Jenkins Pipeline Github Notify Step. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2118?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-2118 published?

CVE-2020-2118 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2118

CVE-2020-2118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Pipeline Github Notify Step with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Jenkins Pipeline Github Notify Step
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins Pipeline GitHub Notify Step Plugin 1.0.4 and earlier in form-related methods allowed users with Overall/Read access to enumerate credentials ID of credentials stored in Jenkins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2118?: A missing permission check in Jenkins Pipeline GitHub Notify Step Plugin 1.0.4 and earlier in form-related methods allowed users with Overall/Read access to enumerate credentials ID of credentials stored in Jenkins.
How severe is CVE-2020-2118?: CVE-2020-2118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2118?: CVE-2020-2118 affects Jenkins Pipeline Github Notify Step. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2118?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2118 published?: CVE-2020-2118 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:pipeline_github_notify_step:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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