CVE-2021-41589: In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.3 (and Enterprise Build Cache Node before 10.0), there is potential cache poi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-41589?

build cache node: upgrade to 10.0; enterprise: upgrade to 2021.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-41589 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41589 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-2021-41589 affect?

CVE-2021-41589 affects build cache node, enterprise. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.3 (and Enterprise Build Cache Node before 10.0), there is potential cache poisoning and remote code execution when running the build cache node with its default configuration. This configuration allows anony

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-41589?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-41589 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 2021.3 (and Enterprise Build Cache Node before 10.0), there is potential cache poisoning and remote code execution when running the build cache node with its default configuration. This configuration allows anonymous access to the configuration user interface and anonymous write access to the build cache. If access control to the build cache is not changed from the default open configuration, a malicious actor with net

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2021-10-27
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

2021-10-27 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gradle build cache node UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0

Fixed in: 10.0

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 10.0 (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: < 2021.3

Fixed in: 2021.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2021.3 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-41589?

build cache node: upgrade to 10.0; enterprise: upgrade to 2021.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-41589 being exploited?

CVE-2021-41589 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-2021-41589 affect?

CVE-2021-41589 affects build cache node, enterprise. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.3 (and Enterprise Build Cache Node before 10.0), there is potential cache poisoning and remote code execution when running the build cache node with its default configuration. This configuration allows anony

How urgent is CVE-2021-41589?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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