How severe is CVE-2020-2172?

CVE-2020-2172 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2172 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-2020-2172?

CVE-2020-2172 affects Jenkins Code Coverage Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2172?

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

When was CVE-2020-2172 published?

CVE-2020-2172 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2172

CVE-2020-2172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Code Coverage Api 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-776.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-776
Affected product: Jenkins Code Coverage Api
Published: 2020-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin 1.1.4 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2172?: Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin 1.1.4 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-2172?: CVE-2020-2172 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2172 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-2020-2172?: CVE-2020-2172 affects Jenkins Code Coverage Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2172 published?: CVE-2020-2172 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:code_coverage_api:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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