PatchTheCVECVE-2020-2218: Jenkins HP ALM Quality Center Plugin 1.6 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration
CVE-2020-2218 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting hp application lifecycle management quality center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Jenkins HP ALM Quality Center Plugin 1.6 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master where it 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 | 3.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 77%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2020-07-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-2218?
hp application lifecycle management quality center: upgrade to newer than 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-2218 being exploited?
CVE-2020-2218 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-2020-2218 affect?
CVE-2020-2218 affects hp application lifecycle management quality center. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Jenkins HP ALM Quality Center Plugin 1.6 and earlier stores a password unencrypted in its global configuration file on the Jenkins master where it can be viewed by users with access to the master file system.
How urgent is CVE-2020-2218?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.