How severe is CVE-2020-2165?

CVE-2020-2165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2165?

CVE-2020-2165 affects Jfrog Artifactory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2165?

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-2020-2165 published?

CVE-2020-2165 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2165

CVE-2020-2165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jfrog Artifactory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jfrog Artifactory
Published: 2020-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Artifactory Plugin 3.6.0 and earlier transmits configured passwords in plain text as part of its global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2165?: Jenkins Artifactory Plugin 3.6.0 and earlier transmits configured passwords in plain text as part of its global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in their exposure.
How severe is CVE-2020-2165?: CVE-2020-2165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2165?: CVE-2020-2165 affects Jfrog Artifactory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2165?: 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-2020-2165 published?: CVE-2020-2165 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jfrog:artifactory:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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