CVE-2019-16545: Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin transmits credentials in its configuration in plain text as p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16545?

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

Q: Is CVE-2019-16545 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16545 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-2019-16545 affect?

CVE-2019-16545 affects jenkins qmetry for jira. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin transmits credentials in its configuration in plain text as part of job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16545?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2019-16545 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 transmits credentials in its configuration in plain text as part of job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
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-2019-16545?

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

Is CVE-2019-16545 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16545 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-2019-16545 affect?

CVE-2019-16545 affects jenkins qmetry for jira. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin transmits credentials in its configuration in plain text as part of job configuration forms, potentially resulting in their exposure.

How urgent is CVE-2019-16545?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities · Atlassian Jira vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-16544 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Jenkins QMetry for JIRA - Test Management Plugin 1.12 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in job config

References

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