CVE-2023-49238: enterprise — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gradle	enterprise	< 2023.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.gradle.com https://security.gradle.com/advisory/2023-01 https://security.gradle.com https://security.gradle.com/advisory/2023-01

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240216-0003/ https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240216-0003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49238? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-49238? +

CVE-2023-49238 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49238? +

CVE-2023-49238 affects products from gradle, specifically: enterprise. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49238? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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