CVE-2019-16544: Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16544?

jenkins qmetry for jira: upgrade to newer than 1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-16544 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16544 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-16544 affect?

CVE-2019-16544 affects jenkins qmetry for jira. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file sys

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-16544 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jenkins qmetry for jira. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2019-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Jenkins Project · Vendor: qmetry

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-21 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qmetry jenkins qmetry for jira UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.12

Fixed in: newer than 1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jenkins-qmetry-for-jira || rpm -q jenkins-qmetry-for-jira || jenkins-qmetry-for-jira --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jenkins-qmetry-for-jira

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jenkins-qmetry-for-jira

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-16544?

jenkins qmetry for jira: upgrade to newer than 1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16544 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16544 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-2019-16544 affect?

CVE-2019-16544 affects jenkins qmetry for jira. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins master where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission, or access to the master file sys

How urgent is CVE-2019-16544?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities · Atlassian Jira vulnerabilities

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