CVE-2019-10288: Jenkins Jabber Server Plugin stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins ma

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2019-10288 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jabber server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Jabber Server Plugin stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with access to the master file system.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2019-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: jenkins

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-04 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins jabber server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jabber-server || rpm -q jabber-server || jabber-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-10288?

jabber server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10288 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10288 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-10288 affect?

CVE-2019-10288 affects jabber server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Jenkins Jabber Server Plugin stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with access to the master file system.

How urgent is CVE-2019-10288?

Priority 50/100. High severity

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities

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