How severe is CVE-2020-2139?

CVE-2020-2139 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2139?

CVE-2020-2139 affects Jenkins Cobertura. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2139?

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

When was CVE-2020-2139 published?

CVE-2020-2139 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2139

CVE-2020-2139 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Cobertura with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Jenkins Cobertura
Published: 2020-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Cobertura Plugin 1.15 and earlier allows attackers able to control the coverage report file contents to overwrite any file on the Jenkins master file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2139?: An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Cobertura Plugin 1.15 and earlier allows attackers able to control the coverage report file contents to overwrite any file on the Jenkins master file system.
How severe is CVE-2020-2139?: CVE-2020-2139 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2139?: CVE-2020-2139 affects Jenkins Cobertura. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2139 published?: CVE-2020-2139 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:cobertura:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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