#VU106947 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in monitor-remote-job - CVE-2025-31725

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106947

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31725

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
monitor-remote-job
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jenkins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin stores passwords unencrypted in job "config.xml" files on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration. A remote user can disclose sensitive information.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

monitor-remote-job: 1.0

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External links
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2025-04-02/#SECURITY-3539

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.