Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 2, 2020· Updated Aug 4, 2024
CVE-2020-2207
CVE-2020-2207
Description
Jenkins VncViewer Plugin 1.7 and earlier does not escape a parameter value in the checkVncServ form validation endpoint, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vncviewerMaven | < 1.8 | 1.8 |
Affected products
2- Range: unspecified
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
Generated on May 9, 2026. Inputs: CWE entries + fix-commit diffs from this CVE's patches. Citations validated against bundle.
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-2j4h-cjgh-659vghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2207ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/7ghsamailing-listx_refsource_MLISTWEB
- github.com/jenkinsci/vncviewer-plugin/commit/99b2aa3ed0857ef35de9a3aca0b0c53add3b392dghsaWEB
- jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-02/ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2020-07-02Jenkins Security Advisories · Jul 2, 2020