CVE-2020-2153

Description

Jenkins Backlog Plugin 2.4 and earlier transmits configured credentials in plain text as part of job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory jenkins.io
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins Backlog Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-03-09/#SECURITY-1510 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/03/09/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2153?
CVE-2020-2153 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-2153?
To fix CVE-2020-2153, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-2153 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-2153 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-2153?
CVE-2020-2153 affects Jenkins project Jenkins Backlog Plugin.
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