Vulnerability record

CVE-2020-10199

Sonatype Nexus Repository Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity: HighExploitation: Exploitation confirmedCISA KEV
What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Nexus Repository, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Patch status

Official fix available since

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository before 3.21.2 allows JavaEL Injection (issue 1 of 2).

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

Products affected by this vulnerability, with versions and the source of each entry
ProductVendorSource
Nexus RepositorySonatypeKEV

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

  1. CVSS scoredUpdateKEV

    CVE-2020-10199 scored CVSS 8.8: Sonatype Nexus Repository, Sonatype Nexus Repository Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Nexus Repository systems are exposed to active attacks now.

    Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database

  2. Patch releasedUpdateKEV

    Patch released for CVE-2020-10199: Sonatype Nexus Repository, Sonatype Nexus Repository Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    An official fix is now available for Sonatype Nexus Repository. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.

    Basis: NVD patch reference

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References

  • nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10199
  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157261/Nexus-Repository-Manager-3.21.1-01-Remote-Code-Execution.html
  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160835/Sonatype-Nexus-3.21.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
  • cwe.mitre.org https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/917.html
  • support.sonatype.com https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044882533
  • cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-10199