How severe is CVE-2020-2169?

CVE-2020-2169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2169?

CVE-2020-2169 affects Jenkins Queue Cleanup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2169?

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

When was CVE-2020-2169 published?

CVE-2020-2169 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2169

CVE-2020-2169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Queue Cleanup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Queue Cleanup
Published: 2020-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A form validation endpoint in Jenkins Queue cleanup Plugin 1.3 and earlier does not properly escape a query parameter displayed in an error message, resulting in a reflected XSS vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2169?: A form validation endpoint in Jenkins Queue cleanup Plugin 1.3 and earlier does not properly escape a query parameter displayed in an error message, resulting in a reflected XSS vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-2169?: CVE-2020-2169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2169?: CVE-2020-2169 affects Jenkins Queue Cleanup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2169 published?: CVE-2020-2169 was published on 2020-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:queue_cleanup:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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