Unauthorized Command Execution in Sonatype Nexus Repository by Authenticated Users
CVE-2026-10748

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sonatype

Status
Nexus Repository
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-10748?

Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 versions prior to 3.92.0 possess a security vulnerability that enables an authenticated user with the nx-licensing-create permission to upload a maliciously crafted license file. This file can trigger the execution of arbitrary operating system commands under the context of the Nexus process user, potentially compromising the system’s integrity and security. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize upgrading to patch this vulnerability to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Nexus Repository 3.0.0 < 3.92.0

References

https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-...
patch
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/5233576603...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rahul Maini with Hacktron AI
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