MEDIUM
CVE-2019-16370
CWE-327Published: September 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The PGP signing plugin in Gradle before 6.0 relies on the SHA-1 algorithm, which might allow an attacker to replace an artifact with a different one that has the same SHA-1 message digest, a related issue to CVE-2005-4900.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-16370 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
gradle1 product(s)
gradle
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/gradle/gradle/commit/425b2b7a50cd84106a77cdf1ab665c89c6b14d2fPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/10543Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/gradle/gradle/commit/425b2b7a50cd84106a77cdf1ab665c89c6b14d2fPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/gradle/gradle/pull/10543Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-16370
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-327
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 16, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-327)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-16370 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.