CVE-2020-2305

Name: CVE-2020-2305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-04T15:15:11.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Mercurial Plugin 2.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Mercurial Plugin 2.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

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

1.44%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Mercurial	<= 2.11

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2115Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2115Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2305?

Jenkins Mercurial Plugin 2.11 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-2305?

CVE-2020-2305 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2305?

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-2020-2305?

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Source: NVD / NIST