CVE-2025-53656
CVE-2025-53656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jenkins Readyapi Functional Testing 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-256.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20858
- Weakness: CWE-256
- Affected product: Jenkins Readyapi Functional Testing
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin 1.11 and earlier stores SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-53656?
- Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin 1.11 and earlier stores SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-53656?
- CVE-2025-53656 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-2025-53656 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-53656?
- CVE-2025-53656 affects Jenkins Readyapi Functional Testing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-53656?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-53656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-53656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20858.
- When was CVE-2025-53656 published?
- CVE-2025-53656 was published on 2025-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3556
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jenkins:readyapi_functional_testing:*:*:*:*:*:jenkins:*:*
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