Access Control Flaw in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager by Sonatype
CVE-2020-11444

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sonatype

Status
Nexus
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 34%

What is CVE-2020-11444?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.x up to and including 3.21.2 contain an incorrect access control vulnerability that may allow unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive functionalities, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data stored within the repository. It is crucial for organizations utilizing Nexus Repository Manager to review their security posture and apply necessary updates to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2020-11444
Created by zhzyker

Nexus-Repository-Manager-3-CVE-2020-11444-
Created by CN016

References

https://support.sonatype.com
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https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046133553
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EPSS Score

34% 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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