CVE-2024-27138

Name: CVE-2024-27138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-01T16:15:45.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27138 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva. Apache Archiva has a setting to disable user registration, however this restriction can be bypassed. As Apache Archiva has been retired, we do not expect to release a version of Apache Archiva that fixes this issue. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Archiva. Apache Archiva has a setting to disable user registration, however this restriction can be bypassed. As Apache Archiva has been retired, we do not expect to release a version of Apache Archiva that fixes this issue. You are recommended to look into migrating to a different solution, or isolate your instance from any untrusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Archiva	>= 2.0.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/4Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/070qcpclcb3sqk1hn8j5lvzohp30k1m2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/01/4Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/070qcpclcb3sqk1hn8j5lvzohp30k1m2Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27138?

How severe is CVE-2024-27138?

CVE-2024-27138 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27138?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST