CVE-2025-53657
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-09
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: Jenkins Project
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| jenkins | readyapi_functional_testing | to 1.11 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-522 | The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin version 1.11 and earlier involves the failure to mask sensitive information such as SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords on the job configuration form. As a result, these sensitive credentials are visible and can be observed or captured by attackers.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive credentials like license keys, client secrets, and passwords. Attackers who gain access to these credentials could misuse them to compromise systems, escalate privileges, or perform unauthorized actions within the Jenkins environment or connected services.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid using Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin version 1.11 or earlier until a fixed version is available. Review job configuration forms for exposed SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords, and restrict access to these configurations to trusted users only. Monitor and audit access to sensitive credentials in Jenkins to reduce the risk of exposure.