CVE-2020-2301
First published: Wed Nov 04 2020(Updated: )
Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.19 and earlier allows attackers to log in as any user with any password while a successful authentication of that user is still in the optional cache when using Windows/ADSI mode.
Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Active Directory | <=2.19 | |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory | <2.16.1 | 2.16.1 |
| maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:active-directory | >=2.17<2.20 | 2.20 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2123
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2301
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelist/blob/381fe967666a5ce01625a7a050427aa4757e3ca6/2020/2xxx/CVE-2020-2301.json
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/active-directory-plugin/commit/57e78ea7bb96b4e59405f28959ade2d26821163d
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-954f-xw44-56r2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2301?
CVE-2020-2301 is a vulnerability in the Active Directory Plugin for Jenkins that allows attackers to log in as any user.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2301?
The severity of CVE-2020-2301 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2020-2301 affect Jenkins Active Directory Plugin?
CVE-2020-2301 affects Jenkins Active Directory Plugin versions 2.19 and earlier.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2301?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-2301 by logging in as any user with any password.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-2301?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-2301 is available in versions 2.20 and above of the Active Directory Plugin.
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