CVE-2020-2317
CVE-2020-2317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Findbugs 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% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Jenkins Findbugs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins FindBugs Plugin 5.0.0 and earlier does not escape the annotation message in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to provide report files to Jenkins FindBugs Plugin's post build step.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-2317?
- Jenkins FindBugs Plugin 5.0.0 and earlier does not escape the annotation message in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to provide report files to Jenkins FindBugs Plugin's post build step.
- How severe is CVE-2020-2317?
- CVE-2020-2317 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-2020-2317 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-2317?
- CVE-2020-2317 affects Jenkins Findbugs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-2317?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-2317 published?
- CVE-2020-2317 was published on 2020-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:findbugs:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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