CVE-2020-2136: XSS
First published: Mon Mar 09 2020(Updated: )
Jenkins Git Plugin 4.2.0 and earlier does not escape the error message for the repository URL for Microsoft TFS field form validation, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Git | <=4.2.0 | |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:git | <=4.2.0 | 4.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1723
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2136
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/git-plugin/commit/f581998be38cfed8e080c672c4b7caa8b4a45979
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6c7r-6p5m-cp82 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2136?
The severity of CVE-2020-2136 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-2136?
CVE-2020-2136 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jenkins Git Plugin 4.2.0 and earlier due to the error message not being escaped for the repository URL for Microsoft TFS field form validation.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-2136?
To mitigate CVE-2020-2136, update Jenkins Git Plugin to version 4.2.1 or later.
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