Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2022-29405 – Apache Archiva Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2022-29405

Apache Archiva could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a weakly configured password changing mechanism. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access.

Impact

• Security Bypass

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2022-29405

Affected Vendors

• Apache

Affected Products

• Apache Archiva 2.2.1
• Apache Archiva 2.2.2
• Apache Archiva 2.2.3
• Apache Archiva 2.2.4

Remediation

Refer to the Archiva Website for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information.

Archiva Website