How severe is CVE-2020-2232?

CVE-2020-2232 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-2020-2232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2232?

CVE-2020-2232 primarily affects Jenkins Email Extension. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2232?

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-2020-2232 published?

CVE-2020-2232 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2232

CVE-2020-2232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Email Extension 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Jenkins Email Extension
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Email Extension Plugin 2.72 and 2.73 transmits and displays the SMTP password in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in its exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2232?: Jenkins Email Extension Plugin 2.72 and 2.73 transmits and displays the SMTP password in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in its exposure.
How severe is CVE-2020-2232?: CVE-2020-2232 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-2020-2232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2232?: CVE-2020-2232 primarily affects Jenkins Email Extension. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2232?: 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-2020-2232 published?: CVE-2020-2232 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:email_extension:2.72:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:email_extension:2.73:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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