SB2023011618 - Ubuntu update for maven
Published: January 16, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023011618
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
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.