Auth bypass in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3
CVE-2020-11753
An issue was discovered in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager in versions 3.21.1 and 3.22.0. It is possible for a user with appropriate privileges to create, modify, and execute scripting tasks without use of the UI or API. NOTE: in 3.22.0, scripting is disabled by default (making this not exploitable).
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.017 (75.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Sonatype Nexus_repository_manager_3 — versions 3.21.1, 3.22.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11753?
- CVE-2020-11753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-04-20.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11753?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-11753 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.