How severe is CVE-2020-2249?

CVE-2020-2249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2249?

CVE-2020-2249 affects Jenkins Team Foundation Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2249?

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

When was CVE-2020-2249 published?

CVE-2020-2249 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2249

CVE-2020-2249 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Team Foundation Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Jenkins Team Foundation Server
Published: 2020-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Team Foundation Server Plugin 5.157.1 and earlier stores a webhook 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-2020-2249?: Jenkins Team Foundation Server Plugin 5.157.1 and earlier stores a webhook 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-2020-2249?: CVE-2020-2249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2249?: CVE-2020-2249 affects Jenkins Team Foundation Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2249 published?: CVE-2020-2249 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:team_foundation_server:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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