CVE-2020-2269: XSS

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

Jenkins chosen-views-tabbar Plugin 1.2 and earlier does not escape view names in the dropdown to select views, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with the ability to configure views.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Jenkins Chosen-views-tabbar Jenkins<=1.2

Event History

Sep 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2269?

CVE-2020-2269 is classified as a medium severity stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2269?

To fix CVE-2020-2269, upgrade the Jenkins chosen-views-tabbar Plugin to version 1.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-2269?

CVE-2020-2269 affects Jenkins users who have chosen-views-tabbar Plugin versions 1.2 and earlier installed.

4

What is a stored XSS vulnerability in the context of CVE-2020-2269?

In the context of CVE-2020-2269, a stored XSS vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are stored on the server and executed in users' browsers.

5

Can CVE-2020-2269 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-2269 can be exploited remotely by attackers with the ability to configure views on the affected Jenkins server.

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