CVE-2020-2185
MEDIUMCVSS 5.6/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-2185 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin 1.50.1 and earlier does not validate SSH host keys when connecting agents, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin 1.50.1 and earlier does not validate SSH host keys when connecting agents, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Amazon Ec2 | <= 1.50.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/06/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/06/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2185?
Jenkins Amazon EC2 Plugin 1.50.1 and earlier does not validate SSH host keys when connecting agents, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-2185?
CVE-2020-2185 has a CVSS score of 5.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2185?
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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