CVE-2026-57302

Description

Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0018

Probability of exploitation

0.07%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jenkins	fitnesse	< 1.36

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-06-24/#SECURITY-3555

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-57302? +

Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with 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-2026-57302? +

CVE-2026-57302 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. The EPSS score is 0.0018, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-57302? +

CVE-2026-57302 affects products from jenkins, specifically: fitnesse. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-57302? +

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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