CVE-2020-2278
CVE-2020-2278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Storable Configs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Jenkins Storable Configs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins Storable Configs Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not restrict the user-specified file name, allowing attackers with Job/Configure permission to replace any other '.xml' file on the Jenkins controller with a job config.xml file's content.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-2278?
- Jenkins Storable Configs Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not restrict the user-specified file name, allowing attackers with Job/Configure permission to replace any other '.xml' file on the Jenkins controller with a job config.xml file's content.
- How severe is CVE-2020-2278?
- CVE-2020-2278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-2278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-2278?
- CVE-2020-2278 affects Jenkins Storable Configs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-2278?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-2278 published?
- CVE-2020-2278 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16/#SECURITY-1968%20%282%29
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:storable_configs:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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