CVE-2020-2139

Name: CVE-2020-2139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T16:15:13.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2139 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Cobertura Plugin 1.15 and earlier allows attackers able to control the coverage report file contents to overwrite any file on the Jenkins master file system.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Jenkins Cobertura Plugin 1.15 and earlier allows attackers able to control the coverage report file contents to overwrite any file on the Jenkins master file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Cobertura	<= 1.15

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1668Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1668Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2139?

How severe is CVE-2020-2139?

CVE-2020-2139 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2139?

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