CVE-2020-2300: Critical severity jenkins active directory vulnerability
Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.19 and earlier does not prohibit the use of an empty password in Windows/ADSI mode, which allows attackers to log in to Jenkins as any user depending on the configuration of the Active Directory server.
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Jenkins Active Directory Plugin implements two separate modes: Integration with ADSI on Windows, and an OS agnostic LDAP-based mode.
The Windows/ADSI mode does not specifically prohibit use of empty passwords in Active Directory Plugin prior to 2.20 and 2.16.1. If the Active Directory server allows the unauthenticated bind operation, this allows attackers to log in to Jenkins as any user by providing an empty password.
Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.20 and 2.16.1 prohibits the use of an empty password to log in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2300?
The severity of CVE-2020-2300 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How does the Jenkins Active Directory Plugin vulnerability work?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to use an empty password in Active Directory Plugin versions prior to 2.20 and 2.16.1.
Which versions of Jenkins Active Directory Plugin are affected by CVE-2020-2300?
Jenkins Active Directory Plugin versions 2.19 and earlier are affected.
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker can potentially bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the Jenkins Active Directory Plugin.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-2300 vulnerability in Jenkins Active Directory Plugin?
To fix the vulnerability, upgrade to Active Directory Plugin version 2.20 or 2.16.1.