CVE-2026-53442

Name: CVE-2026-53442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-10T14:16:37.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins 2.567 and earlier, LTS 2.555.2 and earlier does not encrypt secrets from POST config.xml submissions before storing them in job configurations 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 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins 2.567 and earlier, LTS 2.555.2 and earlier does not encrypt secrets from POST config.xml submissions before storing them in job configurations 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

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Jenkins	< 2.555.3
Jenkins	Jenkins	< 2.568

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-06-10/#SECURITY-3744Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53442?

How severe is CVE-2026-53442?

CVE-2026-53442 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53442?

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