CVE-2025-53653

low-risk

Published 2025-07-09

Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin 3.2.8 and earlier stores Scanner Tokens for Aqua API 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.

Do I need to act?

0.04% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.3/10 Medium

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Aqua Security Scanner

Affected Vendors

Jenkins

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3542

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal