How severe is CVE-2020-2142?

CVE-2020-2142 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2142?

CVE-2020-2142 affects Jenkins P4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2142?

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

When was CVE-2020-2142 published?

CVE-2020-2142 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2142

CVE-2020-2142 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins P4 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jenkins P4
Published: 2020-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins P4 Plugin 1.10.10 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to trigger builds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2142?: A missing permission check in Jenkins P4 Plugin 1.10.10 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to trigger builds.
How severe is CVE-2020-2142?: CVE-2020-2142 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2142?: CVE-2020-2142 affects Jenkins P4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2142?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2142 published?: CVE-2020-2142 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:p4:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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