How severe is CVE-2023-49238?

CVE-2023-49238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49238 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-2023-49238?

CVE-2023-49238 affects Gradle Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49238?

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

Does CVE-2023-49238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53241.

When was CVE-2023-49238 published?

CVE-2023-49238 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49238

CVE-2023-49238 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gradle Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53241
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Gradle Enterprise
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Gradle Enterprise before 2023.1, a remote attacker may be able to gain access to a new installation (in certain installation scenarios) because of a non-unique initial system user password. Although this password must be changed upon the first login, it is possible that an attacker logs in before the legitimate administrator logs in.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49238?: In Gradle Enterprise before 2023.1, a remote attacker may be able to gain access to a new installation (in certain installation scenarios) because of a non-unique initial system user password. Although this password must be changed upon the first login, it is possible that an attacker logs in before the legitimate administrator logs in.
How severe is CVE-2023-49238?: CVE-2023-49238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49238 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-2023-49238?: CVE-2023-49238 affects Gradle Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-49238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53241.
When was CVE-2023-49238 published?: CVE-2023-49238 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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