Default Administrator Credentials Vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
CVE-2019-9629

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Sonatype

Status
Nexus Repository Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2019

What is CVE-2019-9629?

The Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager suffered from a security flaw due to the use of weak default administrator credentials. Prior to version 3.17.0, the application established a default admin account with fixed credentials, which could be easily exploited. This vulnerability posed a significant risk as it allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially compromise sensitive artifacts stored within the repository.

References

https://www.twistlock.com/labs-blog/vulnerabilities-nexus...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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