CVE-2026-33003
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Unencrypted API Key Exposure in Jenkins LoadNinja Plugin

Publication date: 2026-03-18

Last updated on: 2026-03-21

Assigner: Jenkins Project

Description
Jenkins LoadNinja Plugin 2.1 and earlier stores LoadNinja API keys unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

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Published
2026-03-18
Last Modified
2026-03-21
Generated
2026-07-07
AI Q&A
2026-03-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-33003
EUVD
EUVD-2026-12847

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Vendor Product Version / Range
jenkins loadninja to 2.2 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-312 The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.

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Executive Summary

The Jenkins LoadNinja Plugin version 2.1 and earlier stores LoadNinja API keys unencrypted in the job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller.

These API keys can be viewed by users who have Item/Extended Read permission or by anyone with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of LoadNinja API keys.

Users with certain Jenkins permissions or access to the Jenkins controller file system could view these sensitive API keys, potentially leading to misuse or unauthorized access to LoadNinja services.

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a low to medium severity impact, primarily affecting confidentiality.

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