CVE-2019-0214: Archiva Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jxgm-9f58-w4xp
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-0214 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Archiva libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in apache archiva. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.4.

CVE-2019-0214 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-0214
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jxgm-9f58-w4xp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Archiva
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-0214

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: 2.2.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.archiva</groupId>
    <artifactId>archiva</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.4</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-2019-0214, 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 2.2.4), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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

In Apache Archiva 2.0.0 - 2.2.3, it is possible to write files to the archiva server at arbitrary locations by using the artifact upload mechanism. Existing files can be overwritten, if the archiva run user has appropriate permission on the filesystem for the target file.

CVE-2019-0214 Affected Archiva Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.archiva:archiva
maven/org.apache.archiva/archiva
Maven
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.4
2.2.4

References

NVD — CVE-2019-0214 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0214
lists.apache.org/thread.html/18b670a... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/18b670afc2f83034f47ebeb2f797c350fe60f1f2b33c95b95f467ef8@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/239349b... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/239349b6dd8f66cf87a70c287b03af451dea158b776d3dfc550b4f0e@%3Cusers.maven.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/5851cb0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5851cb0214f22ba681fb445870eeb6b01afd1fb614e45a22978d7dda@%3Cusers.archiva.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/ada0052... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ada0052409d8a4a8c4eb2c7fd6b9cd9423bc753d5fce87eb826662fb@%3Cissues.archiva.apache.org%3E
seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/apr/48 WEB
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/48
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://archiva.apache.org/security.html#CVE-2019-0214
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152684/Apache-Archiva-2.2.3-File-Write-Delete.html
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/30/8
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108124

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0214?
CVE-2019-0214 is a security vulnerability in Archiva involving Improper Input Validation in Apache Archiva under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Archiva versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.4 across affected packages: org.apache.archiva:archiva.
What version fixes CVE-2019-0214?
Upgrading to 2.2.4 (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 2.2.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-0214?
CVE-2019-0214 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-0214?
CVE-2019-0214 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-0214?
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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