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CVE-2020-2305: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

November 4, 2020 (updated November 10, 2020)

Jenkins Mercurial Plugin does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

References

  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2305
  • www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-11-04/

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Affected versions

All versions up to 2.11

Fixed versions

  • 2.12

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.12 or higher

Impact 6.5 MEDIUM

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Source file

maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/mercurial/CVE-2020-2305.yml

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