CVE-2020-2124

Name: CVE-2020-2124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-12T15:15:13.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2124 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Dynamic Extended Choice Parameter	<= 1.0.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1560Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-02-12/#SECURITY-1560Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2124?

How severe is CVE-2020-2124?

CVE-2020-2124 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2124?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST