CVE-2020-2301

Name: CVE-2020-2301
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-04T15:15:11.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2301 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.19 and earlier allows attackers to log in as any user with any password while a successful authentication of that user is still in the optional cache when using Windows/ADSI mode.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Active Directory Plugin 2.19 and earlier allows attackers to log in as any user with any password while a successful authentication of that user is still in the optional cache when using Windows/ADSI mode.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Active Directory	<= 2.19

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2123Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2123Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2301?

How severe is CVE-2020-2301?

CVE-2020-2301 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2301?

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