Stored XSS vulnerability in ClearCase Release Plugin

MEDIUM 5.4CVE-2020-2270 · GHSA-2c84-35rv-6q3f · Published 16/09/2020 · updated 17/06/2026

In short

CVE-2020-2270 is a MEDIUM (CVSS 5.4) vulnerability affecting org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:clearcase-release, clearcase release (jenkins).
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS): 0.72%, higher than 54.1% of all vulnerabilities.
No patched version is listed yet: follow the vendor's advisory in References.

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:clearcase-release Maven	`≤ 0.3`	No fix yet
clearcase release jenkins	`≤ 0.3`	No fix yet

Description

Jenkins ClearCase Release Plugin 0.3 and earlier does not escape the composite baseline in badge tooltip, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exploitable by attackers with Job/Configure permission.

NVD description

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2270 · ADVISORY
jenkinsci/clearcase-release-plugin · PACKAGE
jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-09-16 · WEB
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/3 · WEB

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