How severe is CVE-2020-2292?

CVE-2020-2292 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-2020-2292 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2292?

CVE-2020-2292 affects Jenkins Release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2292?

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

When was CVE-2020-2292 published?

CVE-2020-2292 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2292

CVE-2020-2292 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Release 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% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jenkins Release
Published: 2020-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Release Plugin 2.10.2 and earlier does not escape the release version in badge tooltip, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Release/Release permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2292?: Jenkins Release Plugin 2.10.2 and earlier does not escape the release version in badge tooltip, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Release/Release permission.
How severe is CVE-2020-2292?: CVE-2020-2292 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-2020-2292 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2292?: CVE-2020-2292 affects Jenkins Release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2292?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2292 published?: CVE-2020-2292 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:release:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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