Vulnerability identifier: #VU88229

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15052

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
gradle
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Gradle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application includes authentication credentials into the request when following redirects in HTTP client. A remote attacker with the ability to redirect the HTTP client to a malicious host can obtain authentication credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

gradle: 5.0.0 - 5.5.1

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External links
http://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues/10278
http://github.com/gradle/gradle/security/advisories/GHSA-4cwg-f7qc-6r95
http://github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/10176

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.