How severe is CVE-2022-40309?

CVE-2022-40309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40309?

CVE-2022-40309 affects Apache Archiva. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40309?

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

When was CVE-2022-40309 published?

CVE-2022-40309 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40309

CVE-2022-40309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Archiva with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Archiva
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Users with write permissions to a repository can delete arbitrary directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40309?: Users with write permissions to a repository can delete arbitrary directories.
How severe is CVE-2022-40309?: CVE-2022-40309 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40309?: CVE-2022-40309 affects Apache Archiva. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40309 published?: CVE-2022-40309 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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