Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Jul 15, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
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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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
3cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:matrix_authorization_strategy:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:matrix_authorization_strategy:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*range: <=2.6.1
- (no CPE)range: unspecified
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/15/5nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vr6v-wjfw-rxcrghsaADVISORY
- jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-07-15/nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2226ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/jenkinsci/matrix-auth-plugin/commit/e263a2feb47594787952a7e0bd1550e849c58b07ghsaWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2020-07-15Jenkins Security Advisories · Jul 15, 2020