8.8
CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-2171: XEE

First published: Wed Mar 25 2020(Updated: )

Jenkins RapidDeploy Plugin 4.2 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Rapiddeploy<=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-2171?

    CVE-2020-2171 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-2171?

    To fix CVE-2020-2171, upgrade the Jenkins RapidDeploy Plugin to version 4.3 or later.

  • What does CVE-2020-2171 exploit?

    CVE-2020-2171 exploits the lack of XML external entity (XXE) protection in the Jenkins RapidDeploy Plugin.

  • Which versions of the Jenkins RapidDeploy Plugin are affected by CVE-2020-2171?

    Versions 4.2 and earlier of the Jenkins RapidDeploy Plugin are affected by CVE-2020-2171.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2020-2171?

    The implications of CVE-2020-2171 include potential information disclosure through XXE attacks.

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