CVE-2020-2317: XSS
First published: Wed Nov 04 2020(Updated: )
Jenkins FindBugs Plugin 5.0.0 and earlier does not escape the annotation message in tooltips, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers able to provide report files to Jenkins FindBugs Plugin's post build step.
Credit: jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Findbugs | <=5.0.0 | |
| maven/org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:findbugs | <=5.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2317?
CVE-2020-2317 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-2317?
CVE-2020-2317 affects Jenkins FindBugs Plugin versions 5.0.0 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2317?
To mitigate CVE-2020-2317, upgrade the Jenkins FindBugs Plugin to a version later than 5.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2317?
CVE-2020-2317 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-2317?
CVE-2020-2317 can be exploited by attackers who can provide malicious report files to the Jenkins FindBugs Plugin.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- alias/GHSA-24g8-35x9-fv8r
- alias/CVE-2020-2317
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- collector/nvd-api
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- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
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- vendor/jenkins
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- version/jenkins findbugs/5.0.0
- package-manager/maven