CVE-2019-11403: In Gradle Enterprise before 2018.5.2, Build Cache Nodes would reflect the configured password back when viewin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-11403?

build cache node: upgrade to 5.2; enterprise: upgrade to 2018.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-11403 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11403 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-11403 affect?

CVE-2019-11403 affects build cache node, enterprise. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Gradle Enterprise before 2018.5.2, Build Cache Nodes would reflect the configured password back when viewing the HTML page source of the settings page.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-11403?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-11403 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting build cache node, enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Gradle Enterprise before 2018.5.2, Build Cache Nodes would reflect the configured password back when viewing the HTML page source of the settings page.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2019-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gradle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-22 11:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gradle build cache node UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2

Fixed in: 5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy build-cache-node || rpm -q build-cache-node || build-cache-node --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade build-cache-node

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade build-cache-node

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

gradle enterprise UPGRADE

Affected: < 2018.5.2

Fixed in: 2018.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise || rpm -q enterprise || enterprise --version

2. UPGRADE to 2018.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enterprise

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enterprise

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-11403?

build cache node: upgrade to 5.2; enterprise: upgrade to 2018.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11403 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11403 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-11403 affect?

CVE-2019-11403 affects build cache node, enterprise. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Gradle Enterprise before 2018.5.2, Build Cache Nodes would reflect the configured password back when viewing the HTML page source of the settings page.

How urgent is CVE-2019-11403?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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