#VU74218 Arbitrary file upload in Apache Archiva - CVE-2023-28158

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74218

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28158

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Archiva
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code in victim's browser once the uploaded file is viewed.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Archiva: 1.0 - 2.2.9

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/8pm6d5y9cptznm0bdny3n8voovmm0dtt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.