CVE-2021-41588

Name: CVE-2021-41588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-24T15:15:08.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-41588 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, a crafted request can trigger deserialization of arbitrary unsafe Java objects. The attacker must have the encryption and signing keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, a crafted request can trigger deserialization of arbitrary unsafe Java objects. The attacker must have the encryption and signing keys.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gradle	Gradle	>= 2017.2, < 2021.1.3

References

https://security.gradle.com/advisory/2021-03Vendor Advisory
https://security.gradle.com/advisory/2021-03Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-41588?

In Gradle Enterprise before 2021.1.3, a crafted request can trigger deserialization of arbitrary unsafe Java objects. The attacker must have the encryption and signing keys.

How severe is CVE-2021-41588?

CVE-2021-41588 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41588?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-41588?

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Source: NVD / NIST