CVE-2020-2257 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Jenkins Validating String Parameter Plugin versions 2.4 and earlier. The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper escaping for user-controlled fields, allowing attackers with Job/Configure permission to inject malicious scripts. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to low impact on confidentiality and integrity. The EPSS score is very low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also extremely limited, indicating low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:validating_string_parameter:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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