CVE-2019-16370

Name: CVE-2019-16370
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-16T18:15:12.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-16370 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The PGP signing plugin in Gradle before 6.0 relies on the SHA-1 algorithm, which might allow an attacker to replace an artifact with a different one that has the same SHA-1 message digest, a related issue to CVE-2005-4900.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PGP signing plugin in Gradle before 6.0 relies on the SHA-1 algorithm, which might allow an attacker to replace an artifact with a different one that has the same SHA-1 message digest, a related issue to CVE-2005-4900.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gradle	Gradle	< 6.0

References

https://github.com/gradle/gradle/commit/425b2b7a50cd84106a77cdf1ab665c89c6b14d2fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/10543Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gradle/gradle/commit/425b2b7a50cd84106a77cdf1ab665c89c6b14d2fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/10543Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-16370?

How severe is CVE-2019-16370?

CVE-2019-16370 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16370?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST