CVE-2020-2181: Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.22 and earlier does not mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) secrets in th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-2181?

credentials binding: upgrade to newer than 1.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-2181 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2181 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-2181 affect?

CVE-2020-2181 affects credentials binding. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.22 and earlier does not mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) secrets in the build log when the build contains no build steps.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-2181?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-2181 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting credentials binding. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.22 and earlier does not mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) secrets in the build log when the build contains no build steps.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2020-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-06 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins credentials binding UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.22

Fixed in: newer than 1.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy credentials-binding || rpm -q credentials-binding || credentials-binding --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade credentials-binding

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade credentials-binding

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-2181?

credentials binding: upgrade to newer than 1.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-2181 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2181 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-2181 affect?

CVE-2020-2181 affects credentials binding. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins Credentials Binding Plugin 1.22 and earlier does not mask (i.e., replace with asterisks) secrets in the build log when the build contains no build steps.

How urgent is CVE-2020-2181?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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