Gradle Enterprise up to 2021.4.2 weak credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Gradle Enterprise. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to weak credentials. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-49238. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Gradle Enterprise. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak credentials vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1391. The product uses weak credentials (such as a default key or hard-coded password) that can be calculated, derived, reused, or guessed by an attacker. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 01/09/2024. The advisory is shared at security.gradle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-49238 since 11/24/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2023.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Weak credentials
CWE: CWE-1391
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Enterprise 2023.1

Timelineinfo

11/24/2023 🔍
01/09/2024 +46 days 🔍
01/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2025 +525 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.gradle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-49238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-49238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-250049

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2024 07:08
Updated: 06/17/2025 18:52
Changes: 01/09/2024 07:08 (38), 01/25/2024 20:05 (11), 06/17/2025 18:52 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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