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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2021-26291 – Apache Maven security bypass

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2021-26291

By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take over the repository or to insert themselves into a position to pretend to be that repository. Apache Maven could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the use of http (non-SSL) repository references by default.

Impact

Security Bypass

Affected Vendors

Apache

Affected Products

Apache Maven 3.8.0

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Maven (3.8.1 or later), available from the Apache Web site.

Apache Web site

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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2021-26291 – Apache Maven security bypass

Severity

Analysis Summary

CVE-2021-26291

Impact

Affected Vendors

Affected Products

Remediation

Security Operations Centers across the region

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Oman

Pakistan