CVE-2024-47197
CVE-2024-47197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Maven Archetype 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2695
- Weakness: CWE-922
- Affected product: Apache Maven Archetype
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Maven Archetype Plugin. This issue affects Maven Archetype Plugin: from 3.2.1 before 3.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.3.0, which fixes the issue. Archetype integration testing creates a file called ./target/classes/archetype-it/archetype-settings.xml This file contains all the content from the users ~/.m2/settings.xml file, which often contains information they do not want to publish. We expect that on many developer machines, this also contains credentials. When the user runs mvn verify again (without a mvn clean), this file becomes part of the final artifact. If a developer were to publish this into Maven Central or any other remote repository (whether as a release or a snapshot) their credentials would be published without them knowing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47197?
- Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Maven Archetype Plugin. This issue affects Maven Archetype Plugin: from 3.2.1 before 3.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.3.0, which fixes the issue. Archetype integration testing creates a file called ./target/classes/archetype-it/archetype-settings.xml This file contains all the content from the users ~/.m2/settings.xml file, which often contains information they do not want to publish. We expect that on many developer machines, this also contains credentials. When the user runs mvn verify again (without a mvn clean), this file becomes part of the final artifact. If a developer were to publish this into Maven Central or any other remote repository (whether as a release or a snapshot) their credentials would be published without them knowing.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47197?
- CVE-2024-47197 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-2024-47197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-47197?
- CVE-2024-47197 affects Apache Maven Archetype. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-47197?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-47197 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-47197 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2695.
- When was CVE-2024-47197 published?
- CVE-2024-47197 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/ftg81np183wnyk0kg4ks95dvgxdrof96
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/26/2
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:maven_archetype:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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