CVE-2025-53656: Soapui pro functional testing Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-884f-p57j-f258
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53656 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins readyapi functional testing plugin vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Soapui pro functional testing libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins readyapi functional testing plugin vulnerability stores unencrypted authentication credentials. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-53656 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53656
GHSA Identifier GHSA-884f-p57j-f258
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Soapui pro functional testing
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-53656

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Soapui pro functional testing dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:soapui-pro-functional-testing fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>soapui-pro-functional-testing</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-53656, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Soapui pro functional testing in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Soapui pro functional testing, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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 as part of its configuration. These credentials can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system. Additionally, the job configuration form does not mask these credentials, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture them. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

CVE-2025-53656 Affected Soapui pro functional testing Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:soapui-pro-functional-testing
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/soapui-pro-functional-testing
Maven
≤ 1.11

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53656 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53656
Soapui pro functional testing Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/soapui-pro-functional-testing-plugin
Soapui pro functional testing Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3556
Soapui pro functional testing Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53656?
CVE-2025-53656 is a security vulnerability in Soapui pro functional testing involving Jenkins ReadyAPI Functional Testing Plugin vulnerability stores unencrypted authentication credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Soapui pro functional testing versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:soapui-pro-functional-testing.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53656?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is soapui-pro-functional-testing affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:soapui-pro-functional-testing is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-53656?
CVE-2025-53656 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-53656?
CVE-2025-53656 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-53656?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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