CVE-2021-41588
CVE-2021-41588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gradle with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Gradle
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, a crafted request can trigger deserialization of arbitrary unsafe Java objects. The attacker must have the encryption and signing keys.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-41588?
- In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, a crafted request can trigger deserialization of arbitrary unsafe Java objects. The attacker must have the encryption and signing keys.
- How severe is CVE-2021-41588?
- CVE-2021-41588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-41588 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-41588?
- CVE-2021-41588 affects Gradle. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-41588?
- 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-2021-41588 published?
- CVE-2021-41588 was published on 2021-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gradle:gradle:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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