CVE-2020-2144

Name: CVE-2020-2144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T16:15:13.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2144 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Rundeck Plugin 3.6.6 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Rundeck Plugin 3.6.6 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Rundeck	<= 3.6.6

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1702Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1702Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2144?

Jenkins Rundeck Plugin 3.6.6 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-2144?

CVE-2020-2144 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2144?

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