CVE-2020-2260: Missing permission check in Perfecto Plugin
4.3
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.07093%
CWE
Published
5/24/2022
Updated
1/28/2023
KEV Status
No
Technology
Java
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
| Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| io.jenkins.plugins:perfecto | maven | <= 1.17 | 1.18 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in the connection test method. Jenkins plugins typically implement such functionality in descriptor classes (DescriptorImpl) with methods named doTest* for form validation. The pattern matches CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) where security checks are absent in sensitive operations. The high confidence comes from: 1) Standard Jenkins plugin architecture patterns 2) The explicit mention of a connection test method in advisories 3) The nature of the fix requiring Administer permission suggests authorization was added to an existing endpoint.