SB2021042333 - Origin validation error in Apache Maven

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SB2021042333 - Origin validation error in Apache Maven

Published: April 23, 2021 Updated: April 22, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2021042333
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Origin validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26291)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to Apache Maven follows by default all repositories that are defined in a dependency’s Project Object Model (pom), including repositories accessible over HTTP protocol (e.g. without TLS encryption). A remote attacker can perform MitM attack and compromise the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References