CVE-2020-2163: XSS

Published Mar 25, 2020
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Updated

Jenkins 2.227 and earlier, LTS 2.204.5 and earlier improperly processes HTML content of list view column headers, resulting in a stored XSS vulnerability exploitable by users able to control column headers.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core>2.204.6<=2.227
2.228
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core<=2.204.5
2.204.6
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.204.5
Jenkins Jenkins<=2.227

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.228
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.204.6

Event History

Mar 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:12 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2163?

CVE-2020-2163 has a medium severity level due to its potential for stored XSS exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2163?

To fix CVE-2020-2163, upgrade Jenkins to version 2.228 or 2.204.6 or later.

3

What versions of Jenkins are affected by CVE-2020-2163?

Jenkins versions 2.227 and earlier, as well as LTS 2.204.5 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2020-2163.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2163?

CVE-2020-2163 is categorized as a stored XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2020-2163?

CVE-2020-2163 can be exploited by users who have control over the list view column headers.

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