CVE-2020-2229
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 6.77%
Last modified
CVE-2020-2229 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the tooltip content of help icons, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 6.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the tooltip content of help icons, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Jenkins | <= 2.235.3 |
| Jenkins | Jenkins | <= 2.251 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160443/Jenkins-2.235.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160443/Jenkins-2.235.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2229?
Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the tooltip content of help icons, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-2229?
CVE-2020-2229 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2229?
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-2020-2229?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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