CVE-2019-16572: Jenkins Weibo Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier stores credentials unencrypted in its global configuration file on the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-16572?

weibo: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-16572 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16572 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-2019-16572 affect?

CVE-2019-16572 affects weibo. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Jenkins Weibo Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-16572?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2019-16572 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting weibo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Weibo Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier 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

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522, CWE-1024
Published	2019-12-17
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

2019-12-17 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins weibo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weibo || rpm -q weibo || weibo --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weibo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weibo

Note

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

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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-2019-16572?

weibo: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-16572 being exploited?

CVE-2019-16572 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-2019-16572 affect?

CVE-2019-16572 affects weibo. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Jenkins Weibo Plugin 1.0.1 and earlier 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-2019-16572?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities

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References

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