CVE-2019-16545

Description

Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin transmits credentials in its configuration in plain text as part of job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: Jenkins project Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-11-21/#SECURITY-727%20%282%29
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/21/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16545?
CVE-2019-16545 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16545?
To fix CVE-2019-16545, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16545 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16545 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-16545?
CVE-2019-16545 affects Jenkins project Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin.
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