CVE-2021-43287Gocd Information Disclosure
The business continuity add-on, which is enabled by default, leaks all secrets known to the GoCD server to unauthenticated attackers.
Published Apr 14, 2022 · Updated Oct 20, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-43287 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Gocd (Thoughtworks).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 2, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gocd 21.3.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
27%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 2, 2023
383 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An issue was discovered in ThoughtWorks GoCD before 21.3.0. The business continuity add-on, which is enabled by default, leaks all secrets known to the GoCD server to unauthenticated attackers.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | May 2, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 2, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GocdThoughtworks | See advisory | 21.3.0 |
Patched Releases
Gocd
21.3.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 14, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 2, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 2, 2023
Last updated
Oct 20, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisorygocd.org · releases
- patchblog.sonarsource.com · gocd-pre-auth-pipeline-takeover
- patchgithub.com · 41abc21
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in ThoughtWorks GoCD before 21.3.0.
Affected: Gocd (Thoughtworks). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since May 2, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Gocd 21.3.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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