Release Notes

This topic describes the new features, improvements, and issues addressed in Qualys Container Scanning Connector for Jenkins Integration releases.

Release 1.8

December 23, 2025

OIDC Authentication Support

This release introduces OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication to all supported modules, enhancing overall security posture while maintaining compatibility with existing data collection workflows.

You can now select between Basic Authentication and OIDC within the setup screen and securely provide Client ID and Client Secret credentials. The Qualys platform also supports granular permission selection for specific modules when generating a Client ID, ensuring improved access control and a smooth transition to OIDC.

For more details, see Provide Configuration Details.

Support for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Production Server

This release added support for the KSA production server. The Qualys Container Scanning Connector for Jenkins can directly use the KSA production server, and all integration operations can be performed on it without requiring any extra configuration.