How severe is CVE-2022-41574?

CVE-2022-41574 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-41574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41574?

CVE-2022-41574 affects Gradle Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41574?

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-2022-41574 published?

CVE-2022-41574 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41574

CVE-2022-41574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gradle Enterprise 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Gradle Enterprise
Published: 2022-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access-control vulnerability in Gradle Enterprise 2022.4 through 2022.3.1 allows remote attackers to prevent backups from occurring, and send emails with arbitrary text content to the configured installation-administrator contact address, via HTTP access to an accidentally exposed internal endpoint. This is fixed in 2022.3.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41574?: An access-control vulnerability in Gradle Enterprise 2022.4 through 2022.3.1 allows remote attackers to prevent backups from occurring, and send emails with arbitrary text content to the configured installation-administrator contact address, via HTTP access to an accidentally exposed internal endpoint. This is fixed in 2022.3.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-41574?: CVE-2022-41574 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-41574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41574?: CVE-2022-41574 affects Gradle Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41574?: 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-2022-41574 published?: CVE-2022-41574 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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