Vulnerability in Jenkins Email_extension
CVE-2020-2232
Jenkins Email Extension Plugin 2.72 and 2.73 transmits and displays the SMTP password in plain text as part of the global Jenkins configuration form, potentially resulting in its exposure.
EPSS: 0.008 (51.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Jenkins Email_extension — versions 2.72, 2.73
- Jenkins Project Email Extension Plugin — versions 2.72, unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- jenkinsci-cert@googlegroups.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-2232?
- CVE-2020-2232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Email_extension, classified under Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-08-12.
- How severe is CVE-2020-2232?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.