CVE-2020-2142

Name: CVE-2020-2142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T16:15:13.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2142 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing permission check in Jenkins P4 Plugin 1.10.10 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to trigger builds.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins P4 Plugin 1.10.10 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to trigger builds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	P4	<= 1.10.10

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1765Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1765Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2142?

A missing permission check in Jenkins P4 Plugin 1.10.10 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to trigger builds.

How severe is CVE-2020-2142?

CVE-2020-2142 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2142?

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-2020-2142?

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Source: NVD / NIST