CVE-2023-49238 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to new Gradle Enterprise installations by exploiting non-unique initial system user passwords before the administrator logs in.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-49238?

CVE-2023-49238 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Gradle Enterprise before 2023.1, a remote attacker may be able to gain access to a new installation (in certain installation scenarios) because of a non-unique initial system user password. Although this password must be changed upon the first login, it is possible that an attacker logs in before the legitimate administrator logs in.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49238?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gradle Enterprise.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49238?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-49238 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49238 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4766-3xqh-rp5x.

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