The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53674 affects the Jenkins Sensedia API Platform tools Plugin version 1.0. This plugin integrates Jenkins with the Sensedia API Manager, facilitating API management tasks within Jenkins pipelines. The core issue is that the plugin's global configuration form does not mask the Sensedia API Manager integration token. Typically, sensitive tokens or credentials displayed in configuration interfaces are masked (e.g., replaced with asterisks) to prevent inadvertent exposure. In this case, the token is shown in plaintext, which increases the risk of unauthorized disclosure. An attacker with access to the Jenkins configuration interface—either through legitimate access or via compromised credentials—could observe and capture this token. Since the token likely grants access to the Sensedia API Manager, its exposure could allow an attacker to manipulate API configurations, access sensitive API data, or disrupt API services. Although there are no known exploits in the wild at this time, the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to the sensitive nature of the token and the critical role of Jenkins in continuous integration and deployment pipelines. The absence of a CVSS score suggests that the vulnerability is newly published and has not yet been fully assessed for severity. However, the technical details confirm that the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and assigned by the Jenkins project.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could have serious implications, especially for those relying on Jenkins for DevOps automation and using the Sensedia API Manager for API governance. Exposure of the integration token could lead to unauthorized API management actions, including modification or deletion of APIs, data exfiltration, or service disruption. This could compromise the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data handled by APIs, and potentially impact availability if APIs are disabled or misconfigured. Given the central role of Jenkins in software delivery, an attacker leveraging this vulnerability could also indirectly affect the software supply chain, leading to broader operational risks. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, may face regulatory and reputational consequences if this vulnerability is exploited. The risk is heightened in environments where Jenkins access controls are weak or where multiple users share Jenkins administrative privileges without strict auditing.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should immediately upgrade or patch the Jenkins Sensedia API Platform tools Plugin once an official fix is released. Until then, administrators should restrict access to the Jenkins global configuration page to only the most trusted personnel and enforce strict role-based access controls (RBAC). It is advisable to rotate the Sensedia API Manager integration token to invalidate any potentially exposed tokens. Organizations should also audit Jenkins user activity and monitor for any unusual API management actions. Implementing network segmentation to limit Jenkins server access and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Jenkins accounts can reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Additionally, organizations should consider temporarily disabling the Sensedia plugin if it is not critical to operations or replacing it with alternative tools that properly secure sensitive tokens. Regular security training for Jenkins administrators on the risks of token exposure and secure credential management practices is also recommended.