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CVE-2020-10199

Sonatype Nexus Repository Remote Code Execution

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 99.1%
  1. Published1 Apr 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Sonatype Nexus Repository contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Sonatype Nexus< 3.21.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Sonatype Nexus≥ 3.21.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-10199 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-10199 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-10199?

CVE-2020-10199 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 99.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-10199?

Affected products include Sonatype Nexus.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10199?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Sonatype Nexus 3.21.2 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.