CVE-2020-2240 CSRF vulnerability in Jenkins Database Plugin

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit CSRF to execute arbitrary SQL scripts via the Jenkins database Plugin, potentially compromising data integrity and system security.

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
Available

What is CVE-2020-2240?

CVE-2020-2240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins database Plugin, published on 1 Sep 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

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins database Plugin 1.6 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL scripts.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2240?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database MavenAll versions1.7
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database MavenAll versions1.7

Products include Jenkins Database.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2240?

Upgrade org.jenkins-ci.plugins:database to 1.7 or later.

Is CVE-2020-2240 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2240 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jf9j-hx2j-m9xh.

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