CVE-2020-2257

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability55. percentile0.7%
ProductJenkins Validating String Parameter
PublishedSep 16, 2020
First seenSep 16, 2020

How to fix

Update
  • org.jenkins-ci.plugins:validating-string-parameter2.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
jenkins validating_string_parameterv ≤ 2.4—
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:validating-string-parameterMavenv < 2.52.5

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