CVE-2020-2229: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 12 2020(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Jenkins in versions prior to 2.251 and LTS 2.235.3. Tooltip values, which are not properly escaped, can be contributed by plugins and use user-specified values. This results in a potential stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Jenkins | <2.252 | 2.252 |
| redhat/Jenkins-LTS | <2.235.4 | 2.235.4 |
| redhat/jenkins | <0:2.235.5.1600415953-1.el7 | 0:2.235.5.1600415953-1.el7 |
| redhat/jenkins | <0:2.235.5.1600415514-1.el7 | 0:2.235.5.1600415514-1.el7 |
| redhat/jenkins | <0:2.235.5.1600414805-1.el7 | 0:2.235.5.1600414805-1.el7 |
| Jenkins Jenkins | <=2.235.3 | |
| Jenkins Jenkins | <=2.251 | |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | >=2.236<=2.251 | 2.252 |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core | <=2.235.3 | 2.235.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2229
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1955
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160443/Jenkins-2.235.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/fe4cbe03804d6240d0b58d0b2301ea9530a34916
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hvmc-7g2x-r3p9 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1874831
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3841
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-2229
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4220
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4223
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1874830
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-2229 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2229 https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1955
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3808
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2229?
CVE-2020-2229 is a vulnerability found in Jenkins that allows for a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2229?
The severity of CVE-2020-2229 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2020-2229 affect Jenkins?
CVE-2020-2229 affects Jenkins versions prior to 2.251 and LTS 2.235.3.
How can I fix CVE-2020-2229?
To fix CVE-2020-2229, update Jenkins to version 2.252 or higher, or LTS 2.235.4 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-2229?
More information about CVE-2020-2229 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1874831), [Link 2](https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/#SECURITY-1955), [Link 3](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3841)
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