How severe is CVE-2020-2173?

CVE-2020-2173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2173?

CVE-2020-2173 affects Jenkins Gatling. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2173?

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

When was CVE-2020-2173 published?

CVE-2020-2173 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2173

CVE-2020-2173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Gatling with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Gatling
Published: 2020-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Gatling Plugin 1.2.7 and earlier prevents Content-Security-Policy headers from being set for Gatling reports served by the plugin, resulting in an XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to change report content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2173?: Jenkins Gatling Plugin 1.2.7 and earlier prevents Content-Security-Policy headers from being set for Gatling reports served by the plugin, resulting in an XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to change report content.
How severe is CVE-2020-2173?: CVE-2020-2173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2173?: CVE-2020-2173 affects Jenkins Gatling. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2173 published?: CVE-2020-2173 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:gatling:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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