CVE-2025-53742: Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier stores Applitools API keys unencrypted in job config.xml fil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-53742?

applitools eyes: upgrade to 1.16.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-53742 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53742 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-2025-53742 affect?

CVE-2025-53742 affects applitools eyes. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier stores Applitools API keys 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 contro

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-53742?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-53742 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting applitools eyes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier stores Applitools API keys 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	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
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 applitools eyes UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.16.6

Fixed in: 1.16.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy applitools-eyes || rpm -q applitools-eyes || applitools-eyes --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.16.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade applitools-eyes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade applitools-eyes

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-2025-53742?

applitools eyes: upgrade to 1.16.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-53742 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53742 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-2025-53742 affect?

CVE-2025-53742 affects applitools eyes. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier stores Applitools API keys 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 contro

How urgent is CVE-2025-53742?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Jenkins vulnerabilities

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CVE-2025-53658 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Jenkins Applitools Eyes Plugin 1.16.5 and earlier does not escape the Applitools URL on the build page, result

References

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