PatchTheCVECVE-2026-57302: Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins c
CVE-2026-57302 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting fitnesse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with 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 | 0.3% (top 80%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-256 |
| Published | 2026-06-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · 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-2026-57302?
fitnesse: upgrade to newer than 1.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-57302 being exploited?
CVE-2026-57302 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-2026-57302 affect?
CVE-2026-57302 affects fitnesse. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Jenkins FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller, where they can be viewed by users with Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.
How urgent is CVE-2026-57302?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.