How severe is CVE-2021-41587?

CVE-2021-41587 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-2021-41587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41587?

CVE-2021-41587 affects Gradle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41587?

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-2021-41587 published?

CVE-2021-41587 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41587

CVE-2021-41587 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Gradle
Published: 2021-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, an attacker with the ability to perform SSRF attacks can potentially discover credentials for other resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41587?: In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, an attacker with the ability to perform SSRF attacks can potentially discover credentials for other resources.
How severe is CVE-2021-41587?: CVE-2021-41587 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-2021-41587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41587?: CVE-2021-41587 affects Gradle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41587?: 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-2021-41587 published?: CVE-2021-41587 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.gradle.com/advisory/2021-04

Affected products (1)

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

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