Gradle up to 6.x Download temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Gradle up to 6.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Download Handler. Performing a manipulation results in temp file. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-29429. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Gradle up to 6.x. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Download Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 04/13/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-29429. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253268 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-29429), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (253268). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 253268
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-29429

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Gradle 7.0

Timelineinfo

03/30/2021 🔍
04/13/2021 +14 days 🔍
04/13/2021 +0 days 🔍
08/24/2025 +1594 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2021-29429 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-29429
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172803

Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2021 10:50
Updated: 08/24/2025 07:08
Changes: 04/13/2021 10:50 (37), 04/16/2021 10:53 (6), 04/16/2021 11:00 (1), 08/24/2025 07:08 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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