CVE-2020-2109: Input Validation

Published Feb 12, 2020
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Updated

Sandbox protection in Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin 2.78 and earlier can be circumvented through default parameter expressions in CPS-transformed methods.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps<=2.78
2.79
Jenkins Pipeline\<=2.78

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins.workflow:workflow-cps to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.79

Event History

Feb 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2109?

CVE-2020-2109 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2109?

To fix CVE-2020-2109, upgrade the Groovy Plugin in Jenkins Pipeline to version 2.79 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-2109 have on Jenkins users?

CVE-2020-2109 allows circumvention of sandbox protection in Jenkins Pipeline, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

4

Which versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2020-2109?

Jenkins Pipeline: Groovy Plugin versions up to and including 2.78 are affected by CVE-2020-2109.

5

Why is it important to address CVE-2020-2109?

Addressing CVE-2020-2109 is important to maintain security and prevent attackers from exploiting the sandbox bypass.

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