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CVE-2019-7238

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager Incorrect Access Control

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 77.1%
  1. Published21 Mar 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Dec 2021
  3. Remediation due10 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has an incorrect access control vulnerability. Exploitation allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 10 Dec 2021Federal remediation due: 10 Jun 2022

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager≥ 3.0.0 < 3.15.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager≥ 3.15.0

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-7238 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-7238 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Dec 2021.

How severe is CVE-2019-7238?

CVE-2019-7238 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 77.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-7238?

Affected products include Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7238?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.15.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.