How severe is CVE-2019-10291?

CVE-2019-10291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10291?

CVE-2019-10291 affects Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10291?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-10291 published?

CVE-2019-10291 was published on 2019-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10291

CVE-2019-10291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan
Published: 2019-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin 1.1.5 and older stored credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master where they could be viewed by users with access to the master file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10291?: Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan Plugin 1.1.5 and older stored credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master where they could be viewed by users with access to the master file system.
How severe is CVE-2019-10291?: CVE-2019-10291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10291?: CVE-2019-10291 affects Jenkins Netsparker Cloud Scan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-10291 published?: CVE-2019-10291 was published on 2019-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:netsparker_cloud_scan:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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