Weak password encryption in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-17717 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-257 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Nexus Repository Manager Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Sonatype Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Storing passwords in a recoverable format
EUVDB-ID: #VU19401
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17717
CWE-ID:
CWE-257 - Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to decrypt passwords.
The vulnerability exists due to software uses weak password encryption with a hard-coded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature. A local user can decrypt passwords.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNexus Repository Manager: 2.0 - 2.14.5
External linkshttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
