CVE-2026-57302: Jenkins FitNesse Plugin stores passwords unencrypted

June 24, 2026 (updated September 25, 2026)

Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.

These passwords can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-j4ph-wp3c-c37w
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57302
www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-06-24/

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