Passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins Jabber (XMPP) notifier and control Plugin
Published Mar 30, 2021 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-79r5-rhrw-7pvh
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Passwords stored in plain text by Jenkins Jabber (XMPP) notifier and control Plugin
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
Jenkins Jabber (XMPP) notifier and control Plugin 1.41 and earlier stores passwords unencrypted in its global configuration file `hudson.plugins.jabber.im.transport.JabberPublisher.xml` on the Jenkins controller as part of its configuration.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- GHSA-79r5-rhrw-7pvh
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Mar 30, 2021 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026