CVE-2020-2172

Name: CVE-2020-2172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T13:15:13.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin 1.1.4 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin 1.1.4 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-776

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Code Coverage Api	<= 1.1.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/07/3
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-04-07/#SECURITY-1699Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/07/3
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-04-07/#SECURITY-1699Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2172?

Jenkins Code Coverage API Plugin 1.1.4 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-2172?

CVE-2020-2172 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2172?

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-2020-2172?

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Source: NVD / NIST