How severe is CVE-2020-2286?

CVE-2020-2286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-2286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2286?

CVE-2020-2286 affects Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2286?

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-2020-2286 published?

CVE-2020-2286 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2286

CVE-2020-2286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy
Published: 2020-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 3.0 and earlier does not properly invalidate a permission cache when the configuration is changed, resulting in permissions being granted based on an outdated configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2286?: Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 3.0 and earlier does not properly invalidate a permission cache when the configuration is changed, resulting in permissions being granted based on an outdated configuration.
How severe is CVE-2020-2286?: CVE-2020-2286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-2286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2286?: CVE-2020-2286 affects Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2286?: 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-2020-2286 published?: CVE-2020-2286 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:role-based_authorization_strategy:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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