CVE-2025-53664: Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin Exposes Unencrypted Authentication Tokens
Summary
CVE-2025-53664: Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin vulnerability exposes authentication tokens. Affects com.apica:ApicaLoadtest versions < 1.10. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin is designed to facilitate load testing for applications using Apica's services. It allows users to configure and execute load tests directly from the Jenkins environment. However, the plugin has a significant security flaw that compromises sensitive authentication tokens, which are crucial for maintaining secure access to Apica's services.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin versions 1.10 and earlier, which store authentication tokens unencrypted in the job 'config.xml' files on the Jenkins controller. This means that any user with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins file system can view these tokens. Additionally, the job configuration form does not mask these tokens, increasing the risk of exposure to potential attackers. The ramifications of this vulnerability include unauthorized access to Apica services and potential data breaches.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds provided for this vulnerability. Users should consider restricting access to the Jenkins controller file system and limiting permissions for users who can view job configurations.
Conclusion
The Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin vulnerability (CVE-2025-53664) poses a significant risk by exposing unencrypted authentication tokens in configuration files. Users are advised to monitor for updates and limit access to sensitive configurations until a fix is available.
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FAQ
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 4.3, indicating a moderate severity level.
Versions 1.10 and earlier of the Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin are affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. It requires only the pom.xml file to check for vulnerabilities.
Currently, the job configuration form does not provide an option to mask the tokens, which is a part of the vulnerability.
If you suspect that your tokens have been compromised, you should immediately revoke them from the Apica service and generate new tokens.
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