Insecure file upload in Apache Archiva

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU74218

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28158

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

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

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_archiva:2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_archiva:2.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_archiva:2.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/8pm6d5y9cptznm0bdny3n8voovmm0dtt

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.