CVE-2023-44387: Gradle is a build tool with a focus on build automation and support for multi-language development

Routine

LOW 3.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-44387 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.2) affecting gradle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gradle is a build tool with a focus on build automation and support for multi-language development. When copying or archiving symlinked files, Gradle resolves them but applies the permissions of the symlink itself instead of the permissions of the linked file to the resulting file. This leads to files having too much permissions given that symlinks usually are world readable and writeable. While it is unlikely this results in a direct vulnerabili

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.2 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2023-10-05
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: gradle

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-05 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gradle gradle UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.6.3 · >= 8.0.0 and < 8.4.0

Fixed in: 7.6.3, 8.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gradle

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gradle sudo apt install gradle=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold gradle

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gradle sudo dnf downgrade gradle-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gradle

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-44387?

gradle: upgrade to 7.6.3, 8.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-44387 being exploited?

CVE-2023-44387 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-2023-44387 affect?

CVE-2023-44387 affects gradle. Severity is low (CVSS 3.2). Gradle is a build tool with a focus on build automation and support for multi-language development. When copying or archiving symlinked files, Gradle resolves them but applies the permissions of the symlink itself instead of the permissions

How urgent is CVE-2023-44387?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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