CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2020-12-03

CVE-2020-2320

jenkins installation_manager_tool Security Advisory (CVE-2020-2320)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-2320 impacting jenkins installation_manager_tool. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Jenkins Plugin Installation Manager Tool 2.1.3 and earlier does not verify plugin downloads.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product jenkins / installation_manager_tool
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-494

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-2320 impacting jenkins installation_manager_tool.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-2320.yaml
id: cve-2020-2320

info:
  name: jenkins installation_manager_tool - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-2320 affecting jenkins installation_manager_tool.
    Evaluation: Jenkins Plugin Installation Manager Tool 2.1.3 and earlier does not verify plugin downloads....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-2320
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2020-2320
    cwe-id: CWE-494
  tags: cve,cve-2020-2320,jenkins,installation_manager_tool,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "installation_manager_tool"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-2320.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-2320
# Target: jenkins installation_manager_tool | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-2320 (jenkins installation_manager_tool)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against jenkins installation_manager_tool scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-2320.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-2320
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install installation_manager_tool 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade installation_manager_tool 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update installation_manager_tool

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i installation_manager_tool 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i installation_manager_tool

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-2320 in jenkins installation_manager_tool?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update jenkins installation_manager_tool packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-2320?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-2320?

CVE-2020-2320 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-2320
Weakness CWE-494
Vendor jenkins
Product installation_manager_tool
Published 2020-12-03
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H