Vulnerability in Gradle
CVE-2021-29428
In Gradle before version 7.0, on Unix-like systems, the system temporary directory can be created with open permissions that allow multiple users to create and delete files within it. Gradle builds could be vulnerable to a local privilege…
EPSS: 0.001 (25.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Gradle — versions < 7.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- docs.gradle.org/7.0/release-notes.html (x_refsource_MISC)
- github.com/gradle/gradle/security/advisories/GHSA-89qm-pxvm-p336 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/15654 (x_refsource_MISC)
- github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/15240 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-29428?
- CVE-2021-29428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gradle, classified under Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-04-13.
- How severe is CVE-2021-29428?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.