How severe is CVE-2010-4408?

CVE-2010-4408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4408?

CVE-2010-4408 primarily affects Apache Archiva. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4408?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-4408 published?

CVE-2010-4408 was published on 2010-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4408

CVE-2010-4408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Archiva with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Archiva
Published: 2010-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apache Archiva 1.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1 through 1.1.4, 1.2 through 1.2.2, and 1.3 through 1.3.1 does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to gain privileges by leveraging a (1) unattended workstation or (2) cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, a related issue to CVE-2010-3449.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4408?: Apache Archiva 1.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1 through 1.1.4, 1.2 through 1.2.2, and 1.3 through 1.3.1 does not require entry of the administrator's password at the time of modifying a user account, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to gain privileges by leveraging a (1) unattended workstation or (2) cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, a related issue to CVE-2010-3449.
How severe is CVE-2010-4408?: CVE-2010-4408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4408?: CVE-2010-4408 primarily affects Apache Archiva. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4408 published?: CVE-2010-4408 was published on 2010-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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