What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2120?

CVE-2020-2120 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-2120?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-2120. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Fitnesse CVE-2020-2120

HIGH

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CWE-611)

2020-02-12 jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com

Jenkins XXE Fitnesse

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 12, 2020 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.30 and earlier does not configure the XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

AnalysisAI

Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.30 and earlier does not configure the XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as XML External Entity (XXE) (CWE-611), which allows attackers to read arbitrary files or perform SSRF through XML processing. Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.30 and earlier does not configure the XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks. Affected products include: Jenkins Fitnesse.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Disable external entity processing in XML parsers, use JSON instead of XML where possible.