CVE-2020-2272: Missing permission checks in Jenkins ElasTest Plugin
4.3
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.07093%
CWE
Published
5/24/2022
Updated
11/5/2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.jenkins-ci.plugins:elastest | maven | <= 1.2.1 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in a form validation method. Jenkins plugins typically implement configuration validation methods using doValidate patterns in DescriptorImpl classes. The advisory explicitly mentions a form validation method with missing authorization (CWE-862) that handles connection testing. The combination of credential handling and URL validation without permission checks matches the described attack vector. The function name and location follow Jenkins plugin conventions for configuration validation handlers.