Vulnerability Description
Jenkins IBM Cloud DevOps Plugin 2.0.16 and earlier stores SonarQube authentication tokens 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Ibm Cloud Devops | <= 2.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3552Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-53663?
CVE-2025-53663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Jenkins IBM Cloud DevOps Plugin 2.0.16 and earlier stores SonarQube authentication tokens unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Item/Ext...
How severe is CVE-2025-53663?
CVE-2025-53663 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53663?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Ibm Cloud Devops.