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CVE-2020-2291

3.3 · LOW

Jenkins couchdb-statistics Plugin 0.3 and earlier stores its server password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to th…

Published Oct 8, 2020CWE-522EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2020-2291 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 8, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Jenkins couchdb-statistics Plugin 0.3 and earlier stores its server password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where it can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5Refwww.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2065Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/08/5Refwww.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-10-08/#SECURITY-2065

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2291?

CVE-2020-2291 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 8, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2020-2291?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-2291?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-2291?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-2291 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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