CVE-2020-2266: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 16 2020(Updated: )
Jenkins Description Column Plugin 1.3 and earlier does not escape the job description in the column tooltip, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.
Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | <=1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2266?
CVE-2020-2266 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2266?
To fix CVE-2020-2266, update the Jenkins Description Column Plugin to version 1.4 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2266?
CVE-2020-2266 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2266?
Any Jenkins user with Job/Configure permissions using Description Column Plugin versions 1.3 or earlier is affected by CVE-2020-2266.
What can attackers do with CVE-2020-2266?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-2266 to execute malicious scripts on the web browser of users accessing the affected Jenkins instance.
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/jenkins
- canonical/jenkins
- version/jenkins/1.3