CVE-2020-2289

Jenkins Active Choices Plugin 2.4 and earlier does not escape the name and description of build parameters, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.

• CWE-79

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-1954Vendor Advisory
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-1954Vendor Advisory

Published

Oct 8, 2020

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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