Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/aqua-security-scanner

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3wgg-3j4j-3f69
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53653 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins aqua security scanner plugin vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Aqua security scanner libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins aqua security scanner plugin vulnerability exposes scanner tokens. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/aqua-security-scanner

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/aqua-security-scanner. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-3wgg-3j4j-3f69 CVE-2025-53653 MODERATE Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin vulnerability exposes scanner tokens
GHSA-xp44-8vwr-xwmv CVE-2019-10428 HIGH Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin showed plain text password in configuration form
GHSA-3j3v-7f8f-v2xp CVE-2019-1003069 LOW Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin stores credentials in plain text

CVE-2025-53653 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53653
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3wgg-3j4j-3f69
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Aqua security scanner
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-2025-53653

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Aqua security scanner 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:aqua-security-scanner fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>aqua-security-scanner</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-2025-53653, 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 Aqua security scanner 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 Aqua security scanner, 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 Aqua Security Scanner Plugin 3.2.8 and earlier stores Scanner Tokens for Aqua API 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. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

CVE-2025-53653 Affected Aqua security scanner Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:aqua-security-scanner
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/aqua-security-scanner
Maven
≤ 3.2.8

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53653 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53653
Aqua security scanner Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/aqua-security-scanner-plugin
Aqua security scanner Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3542
Aqua security scanner Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53653?
CVE-2025-53653 is a security vulnerability in Aqua security scanner involving Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin vulnerability exposes scanner tokens under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Aqua security scanner versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:aqua-security-scanner.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53653?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aqua-security-scanner affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:aqua-security-scanner 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-2025-53653?
CVE-2025-53653 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-2025-53653?
CVE-2025-53653 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-2025-53653?
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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  "id" : "GHSA-3wgg-3j4j-3f69",
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  "published" : "2025-07-09T18:30:45Z",
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  "details" : "Jenkins Aqua Security Scanner Plugin 3.2.8 and earlier stores Scanner Tokens for Aqua API unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.\n\nThese tokens can be viewed by users with Item/Extended Read permission or access to the Jenkins controller file system.\n\nAs of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.",
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    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3542"
  }, {
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    "url" : "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4"
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}