How severe is CVE-2020-2239?

CVE-2020-2239 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-2020-2239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2239?

CVE-2020-2239 affects Jenkins Parameterized Remote Trigger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2239?

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

When was CVE-2020-2239 published?

CVE-2020-2239 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2239

CVE-2020-2239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Parameterized Remote Trigger 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Jenkins Parameterized Remote Trigger
Published: 2020-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Parameterized Remote Trigger Plugin 3.1.3 and earlier stores a secret unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2239?: Jenkins Parameterized Remote Trigger Plugin 3.1.3 and earlier stores a secret unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by attackers with access to the Jenkins controller file system.
How severe is CVE-2020-2239?: CVE-2020-2239 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-2020-2239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2239?: CVE-2020-2239 affects Jenkins Parameterized Remote Trigger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2239 published?: CVE-2020-2239 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:parameterized_remote_trigger:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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