CVE-2020-2217 Reflected XSS in Jenkins Compatibility Action Storage Plugin
Reflected XSS in Jenkins Compatibility Action Storage Plugin allows attackers to execute scripts via unescaped MongoDB content in the testConnection endpoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-2217?
CVE-2020-2217 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jenkins Compatibility Action Storage Plugin, published on 2 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Jenkins Compatibility Action Storage Plugin 1.0 and earlier does not escape the content coming from the MongoDB in the testConnection form validation endpoint, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2217?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compatibility-action-storage. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compatibility-action-storage Maven | All versions to 1.0 | None |
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compatibility-action-storage Maven | All versions to 1.0 | None |
Products include Praqma Compatibility Action Storage.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-2217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2020-2217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfrq-3v89-fqg6.