Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 12, 2020· Updated Aug 4, 2024
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
3- osv-coords2 versions
< 2.251.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 2.251.1
- (no CPE)range: < 2.235.4
- Range: unspecified
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- github.com/advisories/GHSA-jpvq-v729-7j2hghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2231ghsaADVISORY
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160616/Jenkins-2.251-LTS-2.235.3-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/12/4ghsamailing-listx_refsource_MLISTWEB
- github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/29c9a8fdeafe26fded955cfba188f50fd4f1786aghsaWEB
- jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-08-12/ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2020-08-12Jenkins Security Advisories · Aug 12, 2020