Jenkins up to 2.251/LTS 2.235.3 Tooltip Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jenkins up to 2.251/LTS 2.235.3. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Tooltip Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting (Stored). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-2229. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Jenkins up to 2.251/LTS 2.235.3 (Continuous Integration Software). This affects an unknown function of the component Tooltip Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Jenkins 2.251 and earlier, LTS 2.235.3 and earlier does not escape the tooltip content of help icons, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

The weakness was published 08/12/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at jenkins.io. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-2229 since 12/05/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (49232). Similar entries are available at VDB-159707 and VDB-159706. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Cross site scripting / Stored
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/05/2019 🔍
08/12/2020 +251 days 🔍
08/13/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/05/2025 +1726 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jenkins.io
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-2229 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-2229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159705
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 06:47
Updated: 05/05/2025 07:12
Changes: 08/13/2020 06:47 (38), 08/13/2020 06:52 (18), 11/08/2020 17:33 (1), 07/28/2024 04:54 (25), 05/05/2025 07:12 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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