Is CVE-2023-49238 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-49238 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-49238 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-49238 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49238?

CVE-2023-49238 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-49238

CWE-521Published: January 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-49238 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.