Is CVE-2024-27138 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-27138 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-05-28.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-27138?

CVE-2024-27138 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2024-27138?

Patch guidance is available from apache security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-27138.

Fix CVE-2024-27138 - HIGH apache archiva

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

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: high
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization

Metadata

Primary Vendor: APACHE
Published: 3/1/2024
Last Modified: 5/28/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-27138

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