CVE-2020-2311

Name: CVE-2020-2311
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-04T15:15:11.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2311 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing permission check in Jenkins AWS Global Configuration Plugin 1.5 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to replace the global AWS configuration.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing permission check in Jenkins AWS Global Configuration Plugin 1.5 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to replace the global AWS configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Aws Global Configuration	<= 1.5

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2101Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/#SECURITY-2101Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2311?

A missing permission check in Jenkins AWS Global Configuration Plugin 1.5 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to replace the global AWS configuration.

How severe is CVE-2020-2311?

CVE-2020-2311 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2311?

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-2020-2311?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST