Security features bypass in Apache Archiva - CVE-2022-29405
Published: May 31, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63851
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29405
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Archiva
Apache Archiva
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a weakly configured password changing mechanism. A remote user can bypass authentication and obtain administrative access.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.