CVE-2020-2272: Medium severity jenkins vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

A missing permission check in Jenkins ElasTest Plugin 1.2.1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL using attacker-specified credentials.

Affected Software

2 affected components
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elastest<=1.2.1
Jenkins Elastest Jenkins<=1.2.1

Event History

Sep 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:28 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2272?

CVE-2020-2272 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access through misconfigured permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2272?

To fix CVE-2020-2272, upgrade to Jenkins Elastest Plugin version 1.2.2 or later where the permission checks have been implemented.

3

What kind of impact can CVE-2020-2272 have on my system?

CVE-2020-2272 can allow attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to URLs using their own credentials, potentially leading to data breaches.

4

Which versions of Jenkins Elastest are affected by CVE-2020-2272?

Jenkins Elastest Plugin versions 1.2.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-2272.

5

Who is at risk due to CVE-2020-2272?

Organizations using Jenkins Elastest Plugin version 1.2.1 or earlier are at risk if they have users with Overall/Read permissions.

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