What is CVE-2020-2298?

CVE-2020-2298 is a vulnerability in Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin 1.02.06 and earlier that allows attackers to perform XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-2298?

CVE-2020-2298 has a severity score of 6.5 out of 10, indicating a medium severity.

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-2298?

The affected software for CVE-2020-2298 is Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin version 1.02.06 and earlier.

How does CVE-2020-2298 impact Jenkins?

CVE-2020-2298 allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to parse a crafted HTTP request with XML data and extract secrets from Jenkins.

Are there any references or advisories available for CVE-2020-2298?

Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5), [https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2097](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2097), [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2298](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2298)

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CVE-2020-2298

medium

6.5

CWE

611 352

8/10/2020

24/5/2022

27/10/2023

CVE-2020-2298: XEE

First published: Thu Oct 08 2020(Updated: )

Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin 1.02.06 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Jenkins Nerrvana	<=1.02.06
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:nerrvana-plugin	<=1.02.06

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What is CVE-2020-2298?
CVE-2020-2298 is a vulnerability in Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin 1.02.06 and earlier that allows attackers to perform XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-2298?
CVE-2020-2298 has a severity score of 6.5 out of 10, indicating a medium severity.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-2298?
The affected software for CVE-2020-2298 is Jenkins Nerrvana Plugin version 1.02.06 and earlier.
How does CVE-2020-2298 impact Jenkins?
CVE-2020-2298 allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to parse a crafted HTTP request with XML data and extract secrets from Jenkins.
Are there any references or advisories available for CVE-2020-2298?
Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5), [https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2097](https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2097), [https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2298](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2298)

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