High severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 15, 2020· Updated Aug 4, 2024
CVE-2020-2226
CVE-2020-2226
Description
Jenkins Matrix Authorization Strategy Plugin 2.6.1 and earlier does not escape user names shown in the configuration, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
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LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:matrix-authMaven | < 2.6.2 | 2.6.2 |
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-vr6v-wjfw-rxcrghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2226ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/15/5ghsamailing-listx_refsource_MLISTWEB
- github.com/jenkinsci/matrix-auth-plugin/commit/e263a2feb47594787952a7e0bd1550e849c58b07ghsaWEB
- jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-15/ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2020-07-15Jenkins Security Advisories · Jul 15, 2020