CVE-2024-27139: archiva Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva: a vulnerability in Apache Archiva allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify account data, potentially leading to account takeover. This issue affects Apache Archiva: from 2.0.0. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	archiva	>= 2.0.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/qr8b7r86p1hkn0dc0q827s981kf1bgd8 https://lists.apache.org/thread/qr8b7r86p1hkn0dc0q827s981kf1bgd8

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/3 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27139? +

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva: a vulnerability in Apache Archiva allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify account data, potentially leading to account takeover. This issue affects Apache Archiva: from 2.0.0. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27139? +

CVE-2024-27139 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27139? +

CVE-2024-27139 affects products from apache, specifically: archiva. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27139? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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