CVE-2010-4408: Archiva Apache Archiva Does Not Require Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5p54-jj38-3hxj
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-4408 is a MODERATE apache archiva does not require vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Archiva libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache archiva does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.2.

CVE-2010-4408 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-4408
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5p54-jj38-3hxj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Archiva
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-4408

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Archiva dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.archiva:archiva fixed: 1.3.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.archiva</groupId>
    <artifactId>archiva</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.archiva

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2010-4408, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.archiva

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Archiva in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.archiva command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Archiva, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Apache Archiva 1.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1 through 1.1.4, 1.2 through 1.2.2, and 1.3 through 1.3.1 does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to gain privileges by leveraging a (1) unattended workstation or (2) cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, a related issue to CVE-2010-3449.

CVE-2010-4408 Affected Archiva Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.archiva:archiva
maven/org.apache.archiva/archiva
Maven
≥ 1.0
< 1.3.2
1.3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2010-4408 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4408
Archiva Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/archiva
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201209001124/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514937/100/0/threaded
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://archiva.apache.org/security.html
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/archiva-us... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/archiva-users/201011.mbox/ajax/%3CAANLkTimXejHAuXdoUKLN=GkNty1_XnRCbv0YA0T2cS_2%40mail.gmail.com%3E
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/archiva-us... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/archiva-users/201011.mbox/ajax/%3CAANLkTimXejHAuXdoUKLN=GkNty1_XnRCbv0YA0T2cS_2@mail.gmail.com%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4408?
CVE-2010-4408 is a security vulnerability in Archiva involving Apache Archiva does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Archiva versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.2 across affected packages: org.apache.archiva:archiva.
What version fixes CVE-2010-4408?
Upgrading to 1.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is archiva affected?
Yes, org.apache.archiva:archiva is affected in releases prior to 1.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-4408?
CVE-2010-4408 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-4408?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.archiva'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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