How severe is CVE-2019-16542?

CVE-2019-16542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16542?

CVE-2019-16542 affects Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-16542 published?

CVE-2019-16542 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16542

CVE-2019-16542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin 1.0.19 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16542?: Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner Plugin 1.0.19 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.
How severe is CVE-2019-16542?: CVE-2019-16542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16542?: CVE-2019-16542 affects Jenkins Anchore Container Image Scanner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16542 published?: CVE-2019-16542 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:anchore_container_image_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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