CVE-2023-2632: jenkins code_dx Plaintext Storage of a Password
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumModified
AliasesGHSA-gpc2-f62m-c6h6
Published 16-05-2023Last modified 22-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-2632 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in jenkins code_dx. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.63%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Jenkins Code Dx Plugin 3.1.0 and earlier stores Code Dx server API 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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · MavenEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.63% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-256Plaintext Storage of a PasswordThe product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
- CWE-522Insufficiently Protected CredentialsThe product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
Affected systems
Jenkins2 products
- code_dx≤ 3.1.0
- jenkins code dx plugin≤ 3.1.0
Org.jenkins-ci.plugins1 product
- codedx< 4.0.0
2 vendors · 3 products
