CVE catalog

CVE-2021-29428

gradle affected and fixed versions

In Gradle before version 7.0, on Unix-like systems, the system temporary directory can be created with open permissions that allow multiple users to create and delete files within it. Gradle builds could be vulnerable to a local privilege escalation from an attacker quickly deleting and recreating files in the system temporary directory. This vulnerability impacted builds using precompiled script plugins written in Kotlin DSL and tests for Gradle plugins written using ProjectBuilder or TestKit. If you are on Windows or modern versions of macOS, you are not vulnerable. If you are on a Unix-like operating system with the "sticky" bit set on your system temporary directory, you are not vulnerable. The problem has been patched and released with Gradle 7.0. As a workaround, on Unix-like operating systems, ensure that the "sticky" bit is set. This only allows the original user (or root) to delete a file. If you are unable to change the permissions of the system temporary directory, you can move the Java temporary directory by setting the System Property `java.io.tmpdir`. The new path needs to limit permissions to the build user only. For additional details refer to the referenced GitHub Security Advisory.

Severity: High · CVSS 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: Apr 9, 2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 0.54% · Oct 27, 2026

Projects and upstream resources

[gradle][Source-reported homepage]

Reported versions and fixes

Each observation applies to its named package, distribution, and release. Distribution backports can fix a vulnerability while retaining an older upstream version number.

Distribution / release	Package	Version	Status	Source
Debiantrixie	gradle	Not reported	AffectedDistribution reports no fix	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiantrixie	gradle	`4.4.1-22`	Affected	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiansid	gradle	Not reported	AffectedDistribution reports no fix	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiansid	gradle	`4.8-1`	Affected	[CVE-2021-29428]
Suselinux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp3	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp2	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server 15 sp3-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server 15 sp2-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise real time 15 sp3	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise module for development tools 15 sp4	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp3-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp3-espos	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC

Showing 12 observations. All 21 observations, including unknown and conflicting reports, are available below.

Provider details and historical evidence

Distribution / release	Package	Version	Status	Source
UnknownRelease not reported	gradle	Not reported	UnknownSource applicability is not established	Provider not reported
Debianbookworm	gradle	Not reported	AffectedDistribution reports no fix	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debianbookworm	gradle	`4.4.1-18`	Affected	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debianforky	gradle	Not reported	AffectedDistribution reports no fix	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debianforky	gradle	`4.7-1`	Affected	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiansid	gradle	Not reported	AffectedDistribution reports no fix	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiansid	gradle	`4.8-1`	Affected	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiantrixie	gradle	Not reported	AffectedDistribution reports no fix	[CVE-2021-29428]
Debiantrixie	gradle	`4.4.1-22`	Affected	[CVE-2021-29428]
Opensuseleap 15.4	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suseenterprise storage 7	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suseenterprise storage 7.1	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp3-espos	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp3-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise module for development tools 15 sp4	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise real time 15 sp3	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server 15 sp2-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server 15 sp3-ltss	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp2	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC
Suselinux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp3	gradle	`4.4.1-150200.3.7.1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	[SUSE-SU-2023:1867-1]Feb 4, 2026, 3:21:48 AM UTC

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[Debian bug #987284]

Publisher notes

[trixie] gradle: Minor issue [bookworm] gradle: Minor issue

OpenFactory catalog packages

Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[gradle]Unknown
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
[gradle-doc]Unknown
Source package: [gradle]
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
[libgradle-core-java]Unknown
Source package: [gradle]
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
[libgradle-plugins-java]Unknown
Source package: [gradle]
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12
- 4.4.1-18 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · bookworm; dsa · gradle · debian · 12

[Debian 13 (Trixie)]

[gradle]Unknown
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
[gradle-doc]Unknown
Source package: [gradle]
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
[libgradle-core-java]Unknown
Source package: [gradle]
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
[libgradle-plugins-java]Unknown
Source package: [gradle]
Details (2)
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13
- 4.4.1-22 · all · trixie
  Affected
  dsa · gradle · debian · 13

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 5:56:12 PM UTC

References

[Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [National Vulnerability Database (NVD)] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]