How severe is CVE-2020-2243?

CVE-2020-2243 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-2020-2243 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-2020-2243?

CVE-2020-2243 affects Jenkins Cadence Vmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2243?

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

When was CVE-2020-2243 published?

CVE-2020-2243 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2243

CVE-2020-2243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Cadence Vmanager 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Cadence Vmanager
Published: 2020-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Cadence vManager Plugin 3.0.4 and earlier does not escape build descriptions in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Run/Update permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2243?: Jenkins Cadence vManager Plugin 3.0.4 and earlier does not escape build descriptions in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Run/Update permission.
How severe is CVE-2020-2243?: CVE-2020-2243 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-2020-2243 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-2020-2243?: CVE-2020-2243 affects Jenkins Cadence Vmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2243 published?: CVE-2020-2243 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:cadence_vmanager:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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