CVE-2025-53668: Vaddy plugin Jenkins VAddy Plugin Vulnerability Exposes Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mr49-vmp6-2pwq
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-311
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53668 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins vaddy plugin vulnerability exposes vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Vaddy plugin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins vaddy plugin vulnerability exposes unencrypted keys to certain authenticated users. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-53668 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53668
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mr49-vmp6-2pwq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Vaddy plugin
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-2025-53668

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vaddy plugin 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:vaddy-plugin fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>vaddy-plugin</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-2025-53668, 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 Vaddy plugin 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-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Vaddy plugin, 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 VAddy Plugin 1.2.8 and earlier stores Vaddy API Auth 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.

CVE-2025-53668 Affected Vaddy plugin Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vaddy-plugin
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/vaddy-plugin
Maven
≤ 1.2.8

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53668 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53668
Vaddy plugin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/vaddy-plugin
Vaddy plugin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3527
Vaddy plugin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53668?
CVE-2025-53668 is a security vulnerability in Vaddy plugin involving Jenkins VAddy Plugin vulnerability exposes unencrypted keys to certain authenticated users under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Vaddy plugin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vaddy-plugin.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53668?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vaddy-plugin affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:vaddy-plugin 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-2025-53668?
CVE-2025-53668 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-2025-53668?
CVE-2025-53668 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-53668?
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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