CVE-2024-27138: Archiva Apache Archiva Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rv4h-m4wc-v99w
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27138 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache archiva incorrect authorization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Archiva libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache archiva incorrect authorization vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-27138 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27138
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rv4h-m4wc-v99w
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Archiva
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2024-27138

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: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.archiva</groupId>
    <artifactId>archiva</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-2024-27138, 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 the patched release), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva. Apache Archiva has a setting to disable user registration, however this restriction can be bypassed. As Apache Archiva has been retired, we do not expect to release a version of Apache Archiva that fixes this issue. You are recommended to look into migrating to a different solution, or isolate your instance from any untrusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

CVE-2024-27138 Affected Archiva Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.archiva:archiva
maven/org.apache.archiva/archiva
Maven
≤ 2.2.10

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27138 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27138
Archiva Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/archiva
lists.apache.org/thread/070qcpclcb3s... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/070qcpclcb3sqk1hn8j5lvzohp30k1m2
Archiva Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27138?
CVE-2024-27138 is a security vulnerability in Archiva involving Apache Archiva Incorrect Authorization vulnerability under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Archiva versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.archiva:archiva.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27138?
Upgrading to current release patches (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 Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27138?
CVE-2024-27138 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27138?
CVE-2024-27138 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-27138?
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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