CVE-2021-26719

Name: CVE-2021-26719
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T14:15:17.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26719 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A directory traversal issue was discovered in Gradle gradle-enterprise-test-distribution-agent before 1.3.2, test-distribution-gradle-plugin before 1.3.2, and gradle-enterprise-maven-extension before 1.8.2. A malicious actor (with certain credentials) can perform a registration step such that crafted TAR archives lead to extraction of files into arbitrary filesystem locations.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A directory traversal issue was discovered in Gradle gradle-enterprise-test-distribution-agent before 1.3.2, test-distribution-gradle-plugin before 1.3.2, and gradle-enterprise-maven-extension before 1.8.2. A malicious actor (with certain credentials) can perform a registration step such that crafted TAR archives lead to extraction of files into arbitrary filesystem locations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gradle	Enterprise Test Distribution Agent	< 1.3.2
Gradle	Maven	>= 1.8, <= 1.8.1
Gradle	Test Distribution	< 1.3.2

References

https://security.gradle.com/advisory/CVE-2021-26719Vendor Advisory
https://security.gradle.com/advisory/CVE-2021-26719Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26719?

How severe is CVE-2021-26719?

CVE-2021-26719 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26719?

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