How severe is CVE-2021-41584?

CVE-2021-41584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-41584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41584?

CVE-2021-41584 affects Gradle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41584?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-41584 published?

CVE-2021-41584 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41584

CVE-2021-41584 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gradle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gradle
Published: 2021-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3 can allow unauthorized viewing of a response (information disclosure of possibly sensitive build/configuration details) via a crafted HTTP request with the X-Gradle-Enterprise-Ajax-Request header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41584?: Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3 can allow unauthorized viewing of a response (information disclosure of possibly sensitive build/configuration details) via a crafted HTTP request with the X-Gradle-Enterprise-Ajax-Request header.
How severe is CVE-2021-41584?: CVE-2021-41584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-41584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41584?: CVE-2021-41584 affects Gradle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41584?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-41584 published?: CVE-2021-41584 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.gradle.com/advisory/2021-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gradle:gradle:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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