Jenkins SSH Plugin user passwords for encrypted SSH keys stored in plaintext
The SSH Plugin stores credentials which allow jobs to access remote servers via the SSH protocol. User passwords and passphrases for encrypted SSH keys are stored in plaintext in a configuration file.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ssh | < 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:ssh | <= 2.3 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-522- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:ssh, org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:ssh- Disclosed
- 13.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5gmf-8gh2-hhfp - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.jvnet.hudson.plugins:ssh
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This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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