CVE-2025-53653: aqua security — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-311 CWE-311

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jenkins	aqua_security_scanner	< 3.2.8

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53653? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-53653? +

CVE-2025-53653 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53653? +

CVE-2025-53653 affects products from jenkins, specifically: aqua_security_scanner. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53653? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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