CVE-2020-2242
First published: Tue Sep 01 2020(Updated: )
A missing permission check in Jenkins database Plugin 1.6 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to Jenkins to connect to an attacker-specified database server using attacker-specified credentials.
Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Database | <=1.6 | |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database | <=1.6 | 1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/01/3
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-01/#SECURITY-1024
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2242
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/database-plugin/commit/7a438d96897af0034cb2e06db0819ca4595c24cb
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hj36-v72x-cc6j (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-2242.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'A missing permission check in Jenkins database Plugin 1.6 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read access to Jenkins to connect to an attacker-specified database server using attacker-specified credentials.'
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2242?
The severity of CVE-2020-2242 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Jenkins Database Plugin version 1.6 and earlier.
How can I fix CVE-2020-2242?
To fix CVE-2020-2242, update Jenkins Database Plugin to a version beyond 1.6.
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