Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Nexus Yum Repository Plugin by Sonatype
CVE-2019-5475

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sonatype

Status
Nexus Repository Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 56%

What is CVE-2019-5475?

The Nexus Yum Repository Plugin version 2 is susceptible to a Remote Code Execution flaw. This vulnerability occurs when an attacker supplies malicious data to the CommandLineExecutor.java component, particularly involving the Yum Configuration Capability. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized execution of commands on the server, potentially compromising the system's integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Nexus Repository Manager 2.14.9-01

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-5475-Nexus-Repository-Manager-
Created by jaychouzzk

CVE-2019-5475
Created by EXP-Docs

CVE-2019-5475-EXP
Created by rabbitmask

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/654888
x_refsource_MISC

EPSS Score

56% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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