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CVE-2010-4408

6.8 · MEDIUM

Apache Archiva 1.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1 through 1.1.4, 1.2 through 1.2.2, and 1.3 through 1.3.1 does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account, which m…

Published Dec 6, 2010apacheCWE-79EPSS 1.98%

Overview

CVE-2010-4408 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache archiva. It was published on December 6, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Archiva 1.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1 through 1.1.4, 1.2 through 1.2.2, and 1.3 through 1.3.1 does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to gain privileges by leveraging a (1) unattended workstation or (2) cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, a related issue to CVE-2010-3449.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update archiva to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchiva.apache.org/security.htmlRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/archiva-users/201011.mbox/ajax/%3CAANLkTimXejHAuXdoUKLN=GkNty1_XnRCbv0YA0T2cS_2%40mail.gmail.com%3ERefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514937/100/0/threadedRefarchiva.apache.org/security.htmlRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/archiva-users/201011.mbox/ajax/%3CAANLkTimXejHAuXdoUKLN=GkNty1_XnRCbv0YA0T2cS_2%40mail.gmail.com%3ERefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514937/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4408?

CVE-2010-4408 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache archiva. It was published on December 6, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-4408?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4408?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update archiva to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-4408?

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