Gradle Insecure HTTP URLs Man-in-the-Middle Attack Vulnerability [CVE-2019-11065]

CVE Number – CVE-2019-11065

A vulnerability in Gradle could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack on a targeted system.The vulnerability exists because the affected software uses insecure HTTP URLs when the JavaScript or CoffeeScript Gradle plug-ins are in use. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing a man-in-the-middle attack to compromise dependency artifacts on the targeted system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the targeted system, which the attacker could use to conduct further attacks.Gradle has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.

Analysis

• To exploit this vulnerability, it is likely that the attacker would need access to the trusted, internal network in which the targeted system resides. This access requirement may reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.

Safeguards

• Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.

Vendor Announcements

• Gradle has released a git commit at the following link: commit 86046c39638bdeca6f3ba6d01d1ee26aa63fdb87

Fixed Software

• Gradle released software updates at the following link: Gradle Releases