CVE-2024-27140

5.4 · MEDIUM

Published Mar 1, 2024 apache CWE-79 EPSS 1.34% (69th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-27140 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache archiva. It was published on March 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Archiva.

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. Alternatively, you could configure a HTTP proxy in front of your Archiva instance to only forward requests that do not have malicious characters in the URL.

NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update archiva to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
apache	archiva	2.0.0	Affected

References

Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/2 Ref lists.apache.org/thread/xrn6nt904ozh3jym60c3f5hj2fb75pjy Ref www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/2 Ref lists.apache.org/thread/xrn6nt904ozh3jym60c3f5hj2fb75pjy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27140?

CVE-2024-27140 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache archiva. It was published on March 1, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-27140?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-27140?

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