Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.maven/maven-core
PACKAGECVE-2021-26291 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) origin validation error vulnerability (CWE-346: Origin Validation Error) affecting Maven compat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves origin validation error in apache maven. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.8.1.
pkg:maven/org.apache.maven/maven-core
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.maven/maven-core. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-2f88-5hg8-9x2x | CVE-2021-26291 | CRITICAL | Origin Validation Error in Apache Maven |
CVE-2021-26291 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.1
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:H/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2021-26291
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Maven compat dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.maven</groupId>
<artifactId>maven-compat</artifactId>
<version>3.8.1</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.maven</groupId>
<artifactId>maven-core</artifactId>
<version>3.8.1</version>
</dependency>
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.maven
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-26291, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.maven
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Maven compat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.8.1), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.maven 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-346: Origin Validation Error, where the product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. In Maven compat, 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
CVE-2021-26291 Affected Maven compat Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.maven:maven-compat
|
Maven |
< 3.8.1
|
3.8.1
|
|
org.apache.maven:maven-core
|
Maven |
< 3.8.1
|
3.8.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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