QID 980354

QID 980354: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.maven:maven (GHSA-2f88-5hg8-9x2x)

Apache Maven will follow repositories that are defined in a dependencys Project Object Model (pom) which may be surprising to some users, resulting in potential risk if a malicious actor takes over that repository or is able to insert themselves into a position to pretend to be that repository. Maven is changing the default behavior in 3.8.1+ to no longer follow http (non-SSL) repository references by default. More details available in the referenced urls. If you are currently using a repository manager to govern the repositories used by your builds, you are unaffected by the risks present in the legacy behavior, and are unaffected by this vulnerability and change to default behavior. See this link for more information about repository management: https://maven.apache.org/repository-management.html

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-2f88-5hg8-9x2x for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980354

    CVE-2021-26291 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-2f88-5hg8-9x2x org.apache.maven:maven URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-2f88-5hg8-9x2x
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