How severe is CVE-2020-2298?

CVE-2020-2298 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2298?

CVE-2020-2298 affects Jenkins Nerrvana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2298?

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

When was CVE-2020-2298 published?

CVE-2020-2298 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2298

CVE-2020-2298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Nerrvana 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jenkins Nerrvana
Published: 2020-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin 1.02.06 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2298?: Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin 1.02.06 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-2298?: CVE-2020-2298 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2298?: CVE-2020-2298 affects Jenkins Nerrvana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2298 published?: CVE-2020-2298 was published on 2020-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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