How severe is CVE-2013-5676?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2013-5676 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2013-5676?

CVE-2013-5676 affects the following packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5676?

The records we use list no patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar for CVE-2013-5676. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2013-5676 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2013-5676 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2013-5676 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2013-5676, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2013-5676?

CVE-2013-5676 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 5.0%, placing it in the 92th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5676?

CVE-2013-5676 is classified as CWE-310 (CWE-310). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2013-5676 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2013-5676 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on September 10, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2013-5676 — sonar

CVE-2013-5676 is a CWE-310 vulnerability in org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Jenkins SonarQube Plugin Stores Passwords in Cleartext

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Sep 10, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 2, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

5.0%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs92th percentile — riskier than 92% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The Jenkins Plugin for SonarQube 3.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information (cleartext passwords) by reading the value in the sonar.sonarPassword parameter from jenkins/configure.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

jenkins pluginsonarsource

all

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

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SonarQube Jenkins Plugin - Plain Text Password

by Christian Catalano · Dec 18, 2013

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of org.jenkins-ci.plugins:sonar for CVE-2013-5676. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

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