CVE-2020-2200: Jenkins Play Framework Plugin 1.0.2 and earlier lets users specify the path to the `play` command on the Jenki

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-2200?

play framework: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-2200 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2200 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-2020-2200 affect?

CVE-2020-2200 affects play framework. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Jenkins Play Framework Plugin 1.0.2 and earlier lets users specify the path to the `play` command on the Jenkins master for a form validation endpoint, resulting in an OS command injection vulnerability exploitable by users able to store su

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-2200 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting play framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Play Framework Plugin 1.0.2 and earlier lets users specify the path to the `play` command on the Jenkins master for a form validation endpoint, resulting in an OS command injection vulnerability exploitable by users able to store such a file on the Jenkins master.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-06-03
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

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

jenkins play framework UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy play-framework || rpm -q play-framework || play-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade play-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade play-framework

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-2200?

play framework: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-2200 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2200 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-2020-2200 affect?

CVE-2020-2200 affects play framework. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Jenkins Play Framework Plugin 1.0.2 and earlier lets users specify the path to the `play` command on the Jenkins master for a form validation endpoint, resulting in an OS command injection vulnerability exploitable by users able to store su

How urgent is CVE-2020-2200?

Priority 52/100. High severity

Software pages

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