How severe is CVE-2022-40308?

CVE-2022-40308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40308?

CVE-2022-40308 affects Apache Archiva. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40308?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-40308 published?

CVE-2022-40308 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40308

CVE-2022-40308 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Archiva with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Archiva
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

If anonymous read enabled, it's possible to read the database file directly without logging in.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40308?: If anonymous read enabled, it's possible to read the database file directly without logging in.
How severe is CVE-2022-40308?: CVE-2022-40308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40308?: CVE-2022-40308 affects Apache Archiva. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-40308 published?: CVE-2022-40308 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:archiva:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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