CVE-2021-21612

Name: CVE-2021-21612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-13T16:15:14.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21612 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins TraceTronic ECU-TEST Plugin 2.23.1 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins TraceTronic ECU-TEST Plugin 2.23.1 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Tracetronic Ecu-Test	<= 2.23.1

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2057Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2021-01-13/#SECURITY-2057Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21612?

How severe is CVE-2021-21612?

CVE-2021-21612 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21612?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-21612?

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Source: NVD / NIST