CVE-2024-27140

Apache Archiva: reflected XSS

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Archiva. This issue affects Apache Archiva: from 2.0.0. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. Alternatively, you could configure a HTTP proxy in front of your Archiva instance to only forward requests that do not have malicious characters in the URL. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Archiva
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/xrn6nt904ozh3jym60c3f5hj2fb75pjy vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27140?
CVE-2024-27140 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27140?
To fix CVE-2024-27140, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-27140 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27140 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27140?
CVE-2024-27140 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Archiva.
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