CVE-2023-32982: Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier stores extra variables unencrypted in job config.xml fil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-32982?

ansible: upgrade to newer than 204.v8191fd551eb_f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-32982 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32982 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-2023-32982 affect?

CVE-2023-32982 affects ansible. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier stores extra variables unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins control

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-32982?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-32982 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ansible. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier stores extra variables unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-312
Published	2023-05-16
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

2023-05-16 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins ansible UPGRADE

Affected: <= 204.v8191fd551eb_f

Fixed in: newer than 204.v8191fd551eb_f

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 204.v8191fd551eb_f (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ansible

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-2023-32982?

ansible: upgrade to newer than 204.v8191fd551eb_f. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-32982 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32982 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-2023-32982 affect?

CVE-2023-32982 affects ansible. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Jenkins Ansible Plugin 204.v8191fd551eb_f and earlier stores extra variables unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller where they can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins control

How urgent is CVE-2023-32982?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities · Ansible vulnerabilities

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