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CVE-2026-5189

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.46%
  1. Published15 Apr 2026

Description

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to gain unauthorized read/write access to the internal database and execute arbitrary OS commands as the Nexus process user. Exploitation requires the non-default nexus.orient.binaryListenerEnabled=true configuration to be enabled.

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 < 3.71.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager≥ 3.71.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-5189 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-5189 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.46%.

How severe is CVE-2026-5189?

CVE-2026-5189 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-5189?

Affected products include Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5189?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.71.0 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.