#VU62492 Origin validation error in Apache Maven - CVE-2021-26291

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#VU62492 Origin validation error in Apache Maven - CVE-2021-26291

Published: April 22, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62492
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26291
CWE-ID: CWE-346
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Maven
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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