CVE-2023-28158: Apache Archiva privilege escalation

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

Privilege escalation via stored XSS using the file upload service to upload malicious content. The issue can be exploited only by authenticated users which can create directory name to inject some XSS content and gain some privileges such admin user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Archiva>=2.0<2.2.10

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28158?

CVE-2023-28158 is a vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation through stored cross-site scripting (XSS) using the file upload service to upload malicious content.

2

Who can exploit CVE-2023-28158?

Only authenticated users with the ability to create directory names can exploit this vulnerability.

3

How does CVE-2023-28158 work?

Authenticated users can inject XSS content into directory names when using the file upload service, allowing them to gain elevated privileges such as admin user access.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28158?

The severity of CVE-2023-28158 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-28158?

To mitigate CVE-2023-28158, ensure that all user-supplied input is properly validated and sanitized when creating directory names for the file upload service.

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