CVE-2020-2324: Jenkins CVS Plugin 2.16 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-2324?

cvs: upgrade to newer than 2.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-2324 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2324 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-2020-2324 affect?

CVE-2020-2324 affects cvs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Jenkins CVS Plugin 2.16 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-2324?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-2324 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cvs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins CVS Plugin 2.16 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2020-12-03
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

2020-12-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins cvs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.16

Fixed in: newer than 2.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cvs || rpm -q cvs || cvs --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cvs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cvs

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-2020-2324?

cvs: upgrade to newer than 2.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-2324 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2324 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-2020-2324 affect?

CVE-2020-2324 affects cvs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Jenkins CVS Plugin 2.16 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2020-2324?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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