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5.8

Apache Maven 3.0.4 may let attackers spoof servers

CVE-2013-0253 · published 13 years ago
Summary

The standard setup of Apache Maven version 3.0.4 turns off checks that confirm a server’s identity when using Maven Wagon 2.1. This lets someone on the network pretend to be a legitimate server and intercept or alter data being transferred. Update Maven to a newer version or change the settings to require proper certificate verification.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apache maven 3.0.4
cpe:2.3:a:apache:maven:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The default configuration of Apache Maven 3.0.4, when using Maven Wagon 2.1, disables SSL certificate checks, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
The default configuration of Apache Maven 3.0.4, when using Maven Wagon 2.1, disables SSL certificate checks, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-16Configuration
Timeline
Published9 Apr 2013
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-0253 · NVD
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