CVE-2025-53656: Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin 1.11 and earlier stores SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-53656?

readyapi functional testing: upgrade to newer than 1.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-53656 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53656 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-2025-53656 affect?

CVE-2025-53656 affects readyapi functional testing. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin 1.11 and earlier stores SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Re

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-53656?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-53656 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting readyapi functional testing. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin 1.11 and earlier stores SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords 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	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256
Published	2025-07-09
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

2025-07-09 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jenkins readyapi functional testing UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.11

Fixed in: newer than 1.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy readyapi-functional-testing || rpm -q readyapi-functional-testing || readyapi-functional-testing --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade readyapi-functional-testing

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade readyapi-functional-testing

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-2025-53656?

readyapi functional testing: upgrade to newer than 1.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-53656 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53656 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-2025-53656 affect?

CVE-2025-53656 affects readyapi functional testing. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin 1.11 and earlier stores SLM License Access Keys, client secrets, and passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Re

How urgent is CVE-2025-53656?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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