How severe is CVE-2019-16568?

CVE-2019-16568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16568?

CVE-2019-16568 affects Jenkins Sctmexecutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16568?

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

When was CVE-2019-16568 published?

CVE-2019-16568 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16568

CVE-2019-16568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Sctmexecutor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Jenkins Sctmexecutor
Published: 2019-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Jenkins SCTMExecutor Plugin 2.2 and earlier transmits previously configured service credentials in plain text as part of the global configuration, as well as individual jobs' configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16568?: Jenkins SCTMExecutor Plugin 2.2 and earlier transmits previously configured service credentials in plain text as part of the global configuration, as well as individual jobs' configurations.
How severe is CVE-2019-16568?: CVE-2019-16568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16568?: CVE-2019-16568 affects Jenkins Sctmexecutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-16568 published?: CVE-2019-16568 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:sctmexecutor:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*

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