CVE-2020-2139: Path Traversal

Published Mar 9, 2020
·
Updated

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Cobertura Plugin 1.15 and earlier allows attackers able to control the coverage report file contents to overwrite any file on the Jenkins master file system.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Jenkins Cobertura Jenkins<=1.15
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:cobertura<=1.15
1.16

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.16

Event History

Mar 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:10 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2139?

CVE-2020-2139 is rated as high severity due to its potential for arbitrary file writes on the Jenkins master file system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2139?

To fix CVE-2020-2139, upgrade the Jenkins Cobertura Plugin to version 1.16 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-2139?

CVE-2020-2139 affects users of Jenkins Cobertura Plugin versions 1.15 and earlier.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2020-2139?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-2139 to overwrite any file on the Jenkins master file system if they control the coverage report file contents.

5

Is CVE-2020-2139 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2020-2139 is not a remote code execution vulnerability, but it allows unauthorized file overwriting which could lead to further exploitation.

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