How severe is CVE-2019-16544?

CVE-2019-16544 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-2019-16544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16544?

CVE-2019-16544 affects Qmetry Jenkins Qmetry For Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16544?

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-2019-16544 published?

CVE-2019-16544 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16544

CVE-2019-16544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qmetry Jenkins Qmetry For Jira 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: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Qmetry Jenkins Qmetry For Jira
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 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-2019-16544?: Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 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-2019-16544?: CVE-2019-16544 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-2019-16544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16544?: CVE-2019-16544 affects Qmetry Jenkins Qmetry For Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16544?: 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-2019-16544 published?: CVE-2019-16544 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qmetry:jenkins_qmetry_for_jira:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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