Medium

Jenkins LoadNinja Plugin stores LoadNinja API keys unencrypted in job config.xml files

  • Disclosed: 18.03.2026
  • Updated: 11.10.2026 12:22

Jenkins LoadNinja Plugin 2.1 and earlier stores LoadNinja 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.

Affected software

Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.

PlatformPackageVulnerable versionsFixed in
Java / Kotlin (Maven) org.jenkins-ci.plugins:loadninja < 2.2 2.2

References

CVSS score 4.3/10
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-312
Platform
Java / Kotlin (Maven)
Package
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:loadninja
Disclosed
18.03.2026
Updated
11.10.2026 12:22

Sources and licenses

OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-qqjr-hf5h-jx3q - CC BY 4.0

Vulnerability history: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:loadninja

All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.

Total entries
2
First → latest
03.2026 03.2026
Without a fix
0
Exploited in attacks
0

Severity breakdown

  • Medium 2

Disclosures per year

  1. 2026: 2
  1. Jenkins LoadNinja Plugin stores LoadNinja API keys unencrypted in job config.xml files this entry
    Medium · 4.3 CVE-2026-33003 < 2.2 2.2

Know which vulnerabilities affect your application

With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.

Connect your application
DockRay newsletter

Application security in your inbox

Important vulnerabilities, actionable guidance and practical advice for your applications. Choose your technologies and follow what matters to your project.

  • A daily digest of new vulnerabilities, critical ones included.
  • Notifications about important updates.
  • Practical advice on application security and monitoring.

Leave empty to receive updates for every technology.

Free to subscribe. Unsubscribe with one click in any email.