CVE-2019-16542

Name: CVE-2019-16542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-21T15:15:14.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16542 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Anchore Container Image Scanner	<= 1.0.19

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1539Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-1539Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16542?

How severe is CVE-2019-16542?

CVE-2019-16542 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16542?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST