8.8
CWE
863
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-2286

First published: Thu Oct 08 2020(Updated: )

Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin 3.0 and earlier does not properly invalidate a permission cache when the configuration is changed, resulting in permissions being granted based on an outdated configuration.

Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy<=3.0
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:role-strategy>=2.12<3.1
3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-2286?

    CVE-2020-2286 has a medium severity rating due to permission cache issues that can lead to unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-2286?

    To fix CVE-2020-2286, upgrade the Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin to version 3.1 or later.

  • What versions of the Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin are affected by CVE-2020-2286?

    Versions 3.0 and earlier of the Jenkins Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin are affected by CVE-2020-2286.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-2286?

    The potential consequences of CVE-2020-2286 include unauthorized permissions being granted due to outdated configuration caching.

  • Is the Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin essential for Jenkins?

    Yes, the Role-based Authorization Strategy Plugin is essential for managing user permissions effectively in Jenkins.

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