Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Aug 12, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-2231
CVE-2020-2231
Description
Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the remote address of the host starting a build via 'Trigger builds remotely', resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by users with Job/Configure permission or knowledge of the Authentication Token.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-coreMaven | < 2.235.4 | 2.235.4 |
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-coreMaven | >= 2.237, < 2.252 | 2.252 |
Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*range: <=2.251
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:jenkins:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*range: <=2.235.3
- (no CPE)range: unspecified
- osv-coords2 versions
< 2.251.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.251.1
- (no CPE)range: < 2.235.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160616/Jenkins-2.251-LTS-2.235.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-jpvq-v729-7j2hghsaADVISORY
- jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2231ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/29c9a8fdeafe26fded955cfba188f50fd4f1786aghsaWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2020-08-12Jenkins Security Advisories · Aug 12, 2020