CVE-2020-2256

Name: CVE-2020-2256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-16T14:15:13.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Pipeline Maven Integration Plugin 3.9.2 and earlier does not escape the upstream job's display name shown as part of a build cause, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Pipeline Maven Integration Plugin 3.9.2 and earlier does not escape the upstream job's display name shown as part of a build cause, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Pipeline Maven Integration	<= 3.9.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16/#SECURITY-1976Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16/#SECURITY-1976Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2256?

How severe is CVE-2020-2256?

CVE-2020-2256 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2256?

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