CVE-2019-0213 Cross-site scripting in Apache Archiva

What is CVE-2019-0213?

CVE-2019-0213 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Archiva, published on 30 Apr 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Apache Archiva before 2.2.4, it may be possible to store malicious XSS code into central configuration entries, i.e. the logo URL. The vulnerability is considered as minor risk, as only users with admin role can change the configuration, or the communication between the browser and the Archiva server must be compromised.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0213?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.archiva:archiva. It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Archiva.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0213?

Upgrade org.apache.archiva:archiva to 2.2.4 or later.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-0213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Apache Archiva

• CVE-2013-2251 Apache Struts Improper Input Validation Exploited Critical 9.8
• CVE-2016-4469 Cross-site request forgery in n/a High 8.8
• CVE-2017-5657 Apache Archiva vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery High 8.0
• CVE-2024-27138 Apache Archiva: disabling user registration is not effective High 7.5
• CVE-2024-27139 Apache Archiva: incorrect authentication potentially leading to account takeover High 7.5

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-cqcf-4g4h-rghf.