CVE-2022-29405: Archiva Missing Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5hqc-x78w-3cmw
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-732
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-29405 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) affecting Archiva libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing authorization in apache archiva. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.8.

CVE-2022-29405 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-29405
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5hqc-x78w-3cmw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
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:3.1/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-2022-29405

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: 2.2.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.archiva</groupId>
    <artifactId>archiva</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.8</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-2022-29405, 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 2.2.8), 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-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, where the product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. 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, any registered user can reset password for any users. This is fixed in Archiva 2.2.8.

CVE-2022-29405 Affected Archiva Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.archiva:archiva
maven/org.apache.archiva/archiva
Maven
< 2.2.8
2.2.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-29405 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29405
Archiva Release RELEASE
https://archiva.apache.org/docs/2.2.8/release-notes.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29405?
CVE-2022-29405 is a security vulnerability in Archiva involving Missing Authorization in Apache Archiva under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource.
Which Archiva versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.8 across affected packages: org.apache.archiva:archiva.
What version fixes CVE-2022-29405?
Upgrading to 2.2.8 (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 2.2.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29405?
CVE-2022-29405 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-29405?
CVE-2022-29405 is classified under CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-29405?
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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