Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Sep 16, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-2257
CVE-2020-2257
Description
Jenkins Validating String Parameter Plugin 2.4 and earlier does not escape various user-controlled fields, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:validating-string-parameterMaven | < 2.5 | 2.5 |
Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:validating_string_parameter:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*Range: <=2.4
- Range: unspecified
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-fvwh-wv43-8qj5ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2257ghsaADVISORY
- www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16/nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/jenkinsci/validating-string-parameter-plugin/commit/345a79d830a5fcd824a3c755506a438c78c48117ghsaWEB
News mentions
1- Jenkins Security Advisory 2020-09-16Jenkins Security Advisories · Sep 16, 2020