Apache Archiva up to 1.3.9 addProxyConnector_commit.action token cross-site request forgery

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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Archiva up to 1.3.9. This affects an unknown function of the file admin/addProxyConnector_commit.action. The manipulation of the argument token results in cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-4469. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apache Archiva up to 1.3.9. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin/addProxyConnector_commit.action. The manipulation of the argument token with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Apache Archiva 1.3.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add new repository proxy connectors via the token parameter to admin/addProxyConnector_commit.action, (2) new repositories via the token parameter to admin/addRepository_commit.action, (3) edit existing repositories via the token parameter to admin/editRepository_commit.action, (4) add legacy artifact paths via the token parameter to admin/addLegacyArtifactPath_commit.action, (5) change the organizational appearance via the token parameter to admin/saveAppearance.action, or (6) upload new artifacts via the token parameter to upload_submit.action.
The weakness was shared 07/28/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archiva.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4469. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Upgrading to version 2.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (40109) and SecurityTracker (ID 1036475†). The entry VDB-90385 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
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Class: Cross-site request forgeryCWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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OpenVAS ID: 863044
OpenVAS Name: Apache Archiva Cross Site Scripting And CSRF Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Archiva 2.2.1
Timeline
05/02/2016 🔍07/28/2016 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: 137869
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2016-4469 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4469
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90384
SecurityFocus: 91703
SecurityTracker: 1036475 - Apache Archiva Input Validation Flaws Let Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Request Forgery and Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 07/29/2016 10:25Updated: 07/01/2024 01:50
Changes: 07/29/2016 10:25 (46), 05/17/2018 23:26 (16), 09/09/2022 15:02 (4), 09/09/2022 15:03 (11), 07/01/2024 01:50 (15)
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