CVE-2025-53664: ApicaLoadtest Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q8p4-vw42-66gh
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-522 CWE-256
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53664 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins apica loadtest plugin vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting ApicaLoadtest libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins apica loadtest plugin vulnerability exposes authentication tokens. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-53664 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53664
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q8p4-vw42-66gh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product ApicaLoadtest
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-2025-53664

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

com.apica:ApicaLoadtest fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.apica</groupId>
    <artifactId>ApicaLoadtest</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=com.apica

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-53664, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.apica

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of ApicaLoadtest 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=com.apica 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 ApicaLoadtest, 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 Apica Loadtest Plugin 1.10 and earlier stores Apica Loadtest LTP authentication tokens unencrypted in job `config.xml` files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These tokens 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 tokens, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture them. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

CVE-2025-53664 Affected ApicaLoadtest Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.apica:ApicaLoadtest
maven/com.apica/ApicaLoadtest
Maven
≤ 1.10

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53664 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53664
ApicaLoadtest Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/apica-loadtest-plugin
ApicaLoadtest Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3540
ApicaLoadtest Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53664?
CVE-2025-53664 is a security vulnerability in ApicaLoadtest involving Jenkins Apica Loadtest Plugin vulnerability exposes authentication tokens under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which ApicaLoadtest versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.apica:ApicaLoadtest.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53664?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ApicaLoadtest affected?
Yes, com.apica:ApicaLoadtest 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-2025-53664?
CVE-2025-53664 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-2025-53664?
CVE-2025-53664 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-2025-53664?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.apica'. 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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