CVE-2011-0533: Archiva Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7382-fv7p-v9v3
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-0533 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Archiva libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache continuum and archiva vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.4, 1.3.7.

CVE-2011-0533 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-0533
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7382-fv7p-v9v3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Archiva
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-0533

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: 1.3.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.archiva</groupId>
    <artifactId>archiva</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.continuum:continuum fixed: 1.3.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.continuum</groupId>
    <artifactId>continuum</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.7</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.continuum:continuum fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.continuum</groupId>
    <artifactId>continuum</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2011-0533, 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 1.3.4), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Continuum 1.1 through 1.2.3.1, 1.3.6, and 1.4.0 Beta; and Archiva 1.3.0 through 1.3.3 and 1.0 through 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted parameter, related to the autoIncludeParameters setting for the extremecomponents table.

CVE-2011-0533 Affected Archiva Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.41.3.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.archiva:archiva
maven/org.apache.archiva/archiva
Maven
≥ 1.0
< 1.3.4
1.3.4
org.apache.continuum:continuum
maven/org.apache.continuum/continuum
Maven
≥ 1.1
< 1.3.7
1.3.7
org.apache.continuum:continuum
maven/org.apache.continuum/continuum
Maven
1.4.0-beta
All 1 versions
1.4.0-beta
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2011-0533 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0533
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/653... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65343
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12581
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20110308092332/http://securitytracker.com/id?1025065
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111008021907/http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8091
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229160845/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46311
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201207190531/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516342/100/0/threaded
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201207190533/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516474/100/0/threaded
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://continuum.apache.org/security.html
jira.codehaus.org/browse/continuum-26... WEB
http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/CONTINUUM-2604
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/continuum-... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/continuum-users/201102.mbox/%3C981C0A79-5B7B-4053-84CC-3217870BE360%40apache.org%3E
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/continuum-... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/continuum-users/201102.mbox/%3C981C0A79-5B7B-4053-84CC-3217870BE360@apache.org%3E
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Feb/236
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1066053
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1066056

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0533?
CVE-2011-0533 is a security vulnerability in Archiva involving Apache Continuum and Archiva vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Archiva versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.4, 1.3.7 across affected packages: org.apache.archiva:archiva, org.apache.continuum:continuum.
What version fixes CVE-2011-0533?
Upgrading to 1.3.4, 1.3.7 (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 1.3.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.4 or later.
Is continuum affected?
Yes, org.apache.continuum:continuum is affected in releases prior to 1.3.7, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.7, Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-0533?
CVE-2011-0533 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-0533?
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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