7.5
CWE
611
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-2324: XEE

First published: Thu Dec 03 2020(Updated: )

Jenkins CVS Plugin 2.16 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Jenkins Cvs<=2.16
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins:cvs<=2.16
2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-2324?

    CVE-2020-2324 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access via XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-2324?

    To fix CVE-2020-2324, you should upgrade to Jenkins CVS Plugin version 2.17 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2020-2324 enable?

    CVE-2020-2324 can enable XML external entity (XXE) attacks which can compromise the server's security.

  • Is CVE-2020-2324 present in all versions of the Jenkins CVS Plugin?

    CVE-2020-2324 affects Jenkins CVS Plugin versions 2.16 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2020-2324 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2020-2324 can be exploited by attackers who have control over an agent process.

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