CVE-2025-53742

Name: CVE-2025-53742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-09T16:15:27.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-53742 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier stores Applitools API keys 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier stores Applitools API keys 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.

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

0.20%

9.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Applitools Eyes	< 1.16.6

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53742?

How severe is CVE-2025-53742?

CVE-2025-53742 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53742?

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