CVE-2020-2293

Name: CVE-2020-2293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-08T13:15:11.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2293 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Persona Plugin 2.4 and earlier allows users with Overall/Read permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Persona Plugin 2.4 and earlier allows users with Overall/Read permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller.

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

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Persona	<= 2.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2046Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5Third Party Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2046Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2293?

Jenkins Persona Plugin 2.4 and earlier allows users with Overall/Read permission to read arbitrary files on the Jenkins controller.

How severe is CVE-2020-2293?

CVE-2020-2293 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2293?

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-2020-2293?

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Source: NVD / NIST