Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/fitnesse

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j4ph-wp3c-c37w
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-57302 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins fitnesse plugin stores passwords vulnerability (CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password) affecting Fitnesse libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins fitnesse plugin stores passwords unencrypted. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-j4ph-wp3c-c37w CVE-2026-57302 MODERATE Jenkins FitNesse Plugin stores passwords unencrypted
GHSA-f6vx-3fq6-hxm8 CVE-2020-2175 MODERATE Stored XSS vulnerability in Jenkins FitNesse Plugin
GHSA-c3cg-mv5w-cvw8 CVE-2020-2120 HIGH XXE vulnerability in FitNesse Plugin

CVE-2026-57302 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-57302
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j4ph-wp3c-c37w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password
Affected Product Fitnesse
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-2026-57302

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Fitnesse 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:fitnesse fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>fitnesse</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-2026-57302, 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 Fitnesse 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-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password, where the product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files. In Fitnesse, 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 FitNesse Plugin 1.36 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in job config.xml files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. These passwords 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-2026-57302 Affected Fitnesse Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fitnesse
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/fitnesse
Maven
≤ 1.36

References

NVD — CVE-2026-57302 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57302
Fitnesse Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/fitnesse-plugin
Fitnesse Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2026-06-24/#SECURITY-3555

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-57302?
CVE-2026-57302 is a security vulnerability in Fitnesse involving Jenkins FitNesse Plugin stores passwords unencrypted under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password.
Which Fitnesse versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fitnesse.
What version fixes CVE-2026-57302?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fitnesse affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:fitnesse 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-2026-57302?
CVE-2026-57302 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-2026-57302?
CVE-2026-57302 is classified under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password (The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-57302?
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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