CVE-2022-40309: Archiva common Apache Archiva Subject To Arbitrary Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xgq8-jq9w-77r5
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-40309 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) apache archiva subject to arbitrary vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Archiva common libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache archiva subject to arbitrary directory deletion by users.. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.9.

CVE-2022-40309 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-40309
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xgq8-jq9w-77r5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Archiva common
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:L/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 Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-40309

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Archiva common 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-common fixed: 2.2.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.archiva</groupId>
    <artifactId>archiva-common</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.9</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-2022-40309, 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 common in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.9), 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 common, 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 prior to 2.2.9 allows an authenticated user to delete arbitrary directories. Users with write permissions to a repository can delete arbitrary directories.

CVE-2022-40309 Affected Archiva common Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.archiva:archiva-common
maven/org.apache.archiva/archiva-common
Maven
< 2.2.9
2.2.9

References

NVD — CVE-2022-40309 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40309
Archiva common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/archiva
lists.apache.org/thread/1odl4p85r96n... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/1odl4p85r96n27k577jk6ftrp19xfc27
Archiva common Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/15/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40309?
CVE-2022-40309 is a security vulnerability in Archiva common involving Apache Archiva subject to arbitrary directory deletion by users. under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Archiva common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.9 across affected packages: org.apache.archiva:archiva-common.
What version fixes CVE-2022-40309?
Upgrading to 2.2.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is archiva-common affected?
Yes, org.apache.archiva:archiva-common is affected in releases prior to 2.2.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40309?
CVE-2022-40309 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-40309?
CVE-2022-40309 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-2022-40309?
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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