Gradle vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Gradle · Dev / Build Tool · 23 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Gradle release lines — 23 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Gradle's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Gradle CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-15052 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2019 |
| CVE-2016-6199 | critical | 9.8 | 5% | 2017 |
| CVE-2021-29428 | high | 8.8 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2021-41588 | high | 8.1 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2021-29427 | high | 8 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2022-23630 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2021-41587 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2021-41586 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2021-41584 | high | 7.5 | 1% | 2021 |
| CVE-2021-32751 | high | 7.5 | 3% | 2021 |
| CVE-2020-11979 | high | 7.5 | 8% | 2020 |
| CVE-2026-22865 | high | 7.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-22816 | high | 7.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2022-30586 | high | 7.2 | 1% | 2022 |
| CVE-2023-35947 | medium | 6.9 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2023-35946 | medium | 6.9 | 0% | 2023 |
| CVE-2023-42445 | medium | 6.8 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2023-26053 | medium | 6.6 | 1% | 2023 |
| CVE-2022-31156 | medium | 6.6 | 0% | 2022 |
| CVE-2019-16370 | medium | 5.9 | 1% | 2019 |
| CVE-2019-11065 | medium | 5.9 | 1% | 2019 |
| CVE-2021-29429 | medium | 4 | 0% | 2021 |
| CVE-2023-44387 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2023 |
Is my Gradle version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Gradle vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Gradle have?
IsItPatched tracks 23 CVEs for Gradle. 2 are critical-severity and 12 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Gradle have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of Gradle's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe Gradle vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2019-15052 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8) ranks highest — a CWE-522 weakness.
Is Gradle safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Gradle release (9.5.1) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Gradle security status · Gradle end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Gradle's advisories — see our disclaimer.