How severe is CVE-2020-2197?

CVE-2020-2197 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2197 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-2020-2197?

CVE-2020-2197 affects Jenkins Project Inheritance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2197?

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

When was CVE-2020-2197 published?

CVE-2020-2197 was published on 2020-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2197

CVE-2020-2197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Project Inheritance 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-276.

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-276
Affected product: Jenkins Project Inheritance
Published: 2020-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin 19.08.02 and earlier does not require users to have Job/ExtendedRead permission to access Inheritance Project job configurations in XML format.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2197?: Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin 19.08.02 and earlier does not require users to have Job/ExtendedRead permission to access Inheritance Project job configurations in XML format.
How severe is CVE-2020-2197?: CVE-2020-2197 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2197 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-2020-2197?: CVE-2020-2197 affects Jenkins Project Inheritance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2197 published?: CVE-2020-2197 was published on 2020-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:project_inheritance:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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