CVE-2023-44387

Gradle has incorrect permission assignment for symlinked files used in copy or archiving operations

Published Oct 5, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 3.2 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Gradle is a build tool with a focus on build automation and support for multi-language development. When copying or archiving symlinked files, Gradle resolves them but applies the permissions of the symlink itself instead of the permissions of the linked file to the resulting file. This leads to files having too much permissions given that symlinks usually are world readable and writeable. While it is unlikely this results in a direct vulnerability for the impacted build, it may open up attack vectors depending on where build artifacts end up being copied to or un-archived. In versions 7.6.3, 8.4 and above, Gradle will now properly use the permissions of the file pointed at by the symlink to set permissions of the copied or archived file.

Analysis

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-48735 Gradle is a build tool with a focus on build automation and support for multi-language development. When copying or archiving symlinked files, Gradle resolves them but applies the permissions of the symlink itself instead of the permissions of the linked file to the resulting file. This leads to files having too much permissions given that symlinks usually are world readable and writeable. While it is unlikely this results in a direct vulnerability for the impacted build, it may open up attack vectors depending on where build artifacts end up being copied to or un-archived. In versions 7.6.3, 8.4 and above, Gradle will now properly use the permissions of the file pointed at by the symlink to set permissions of the copied or archived file.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-732

    Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Oct 8, 2026, 9:24 PM
Reserved
Sep 28, 2023, 5:56 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 5, 2023, 6:15 PM
Modified
Oct 8, 2026, 10:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 5, 2023, 12:00 AM