CVE-2021-26719: Path Traversal

Published Feb 9, 2021
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Gradle Enterprise Test Distribution Agent<1.3.2
Gradle Maven Gradle>=1.8<=1.8.1
Gradle Test Distribution Gradle<1.3.2

Event History

Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26719?

CVE-2021-26719 is a directory traversal vulnerability discovered in Gradle gradle-enterprise-test-distribution-agent, test-distribution-gradle-plugin, and gradle-enterprise-maven-extension.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-26719?

CVE-2021-26719 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26719?

Versions before 1.3.2 of Gradle gradle-enterprise-test-distribution-agent and test-distribution-gradle-plugin, and versions before 1.8.2 of gradle-enterprise-maven-extension are affected.

4

How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2021-26719?

A malicious actor with certain credentials can perform a registration step to exploit the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-26719?

More information about CVE-2021-26719 can be found at the following reference link: https://security.gradle.com/advisory/CVE-2021-26719

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