CVE-2020-2294: Jenkins Maven Cascade Release Plugin 1.3.2 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endp

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-2294?

maven cascade release: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-2294 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2294 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-2020-2294 affect?

CVE-2020-2294 affects maven cascade release. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins Maven Cascade Release Plugin 1.3.2 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to start cascade builds and layout builds, and reconfigure the plugin.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-2294?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-2294 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting maven cascade release. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Maven Cascade Release Plugin 1.3.2 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to start cascade builds and layout builds, and reconfigure the plugin.

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	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: barchart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-08 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

barchart maven cascade release UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maven-cascade-release || rpm -q maven-cascade-release || maven-cascade-release --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade maven-cascade-release

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maven-cascade-release

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-2020-2294?

maven cascade release: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-2294 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2294 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-2020-2294 affect?

CVE-2020-2294 affects maven cascade release. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins Maven Cascade Release Plugin 1.3.2 and earlier does not perform permission checks in several HTTP endpoints, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to start cascade builds and layout builds, and reconfigure the plugin.

How urgent is CVE-2020-2294?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-2295 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jenkins Maven Cascade Release Plugin 1.3.2 and earlier al

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