CVE-2024-27138: Apache Archiva: disabling user registration is not effective

Published Mar 1, 2024
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva.

Apache Archiva has a setting to disable user registration, however this restriction can be bypassed. As Apache Archiva has been retired, we do not expect to release a version of Apache Archiva that fixes this issue. You are recommended to look into migrating to a different solution, or isolate your instance from any untrusted users.

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
maven/org.apache.archiva:archiva<=2.2.10
Apache Archiva>=2.0.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27138?

CVE-2024-27138 presents an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva, which may pose significant security risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27138?

Since Apache Archiva is unsupported and retired, there is no patch or fix available for CVE-2024-27138.

3

Which versions of Apache Archiva are affected by CVE-2024-27138?

CVE-2024-27138 affects Apache Archiva versions up to and including 2.2.10.

4

What is the consequence of the vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-27138?

The consequence of CVE-2024-27138 is that the user registration restriction can be bypassed, allowing unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27138 since Archiva is unsupported?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-27138 due to the retirement of Apache Archiva.

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