Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer/statistics-gatherer

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-26x3-7jw5-7mg4
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53655 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) jenkins statistics gatherer plugin does vulnerability (CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password) affecting Statistics gatherer libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins statistics gatherer plugin does not mask aws secret key. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer/statistics-gatherer

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-26x3-7jw5-7mg4 CVE-2025-53655 MODERATE Jenkins Statistics Gatherer Plugin does not mask AWS Secret Key
GHSA-3c9f-c64m-h4wc CVE-2025-53654 MODERATE Jenkins Statistics Gatherer Plugin vulnerability exposes AWS Secret Key

CVE-2025-53655 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53655
GHSA Identifier GHSA-26x3-7jw5-7mg4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password
Affected Product Statistics gatherer
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-2025-53655

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Statistics gatherer 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.plugins.statistics.gatherer:statistics-gatherer fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer</groupId>
    <artifactId>statistics-gatherer</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.plugins.statistics.gatherer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-53655, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Statistics gatherer 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.plugins.statistics.gatherer 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 Statistics gatherer, 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 Statistics Gatherer Plugin 2.0.3 and earlier stores the AWS Secret Key unencrypted in its global configuration file `org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer.StatisticsConfiguration.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. This key can be viewed by users with access to the Jenkins controller file system. Additionally, the global configuration form does not mask this key, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture it. As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.

CVE-2025-53655 Affected Statistics gatherer Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer:statistics-gatherer
maven/org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer/statistics-gatherer
Maven
≤ 2.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53655 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53655
Statistics gatherer Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/statistics-gatherer-plugin
Statistics gatherer Security Information SECURITY
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-07-09/#SECURITY-3554
Statistics gatherer Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53655?
CVE-2025-53655 is a security vulnerability in Statistics gatherer involving Jenkins Statistics Gatherer Plugin does not mask AWS Secret Key under CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password.
Which Statistics gatherer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer:statistics-gatherer.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53655?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is statistics-gatherer affected?
Yes, org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer:statistics-gatherer 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-2025-53655?
CVE-2025-53655 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-2025-53655?
CVE-2025-53655 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-2025-53655?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins.plugins.statistics.gatherer'. 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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