CVE-2020-2136

Name: CVE-2020-2136
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T16:15:12.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2136 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Git Plugin 4.2.0 and earlier does not escape the error message for the repository URL for Microsoft TFS field form validation, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Git Plugin 4.2.0 and earlier does not escape the error message for the repository URL for Microsoft TFS field form validation, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Git	<= 4.2.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1723Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1723Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2136?

Jenkins Git Plugin 4.2.0 and earlier does not escape the error message for the repository URL for Microsoft TFS field form validation, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2020-2136?

CVE-2020-2136 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2136?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-2136?

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Source: NVD / NIST