Multiple vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager

Published: 2019-07-08 | Updated: 2019-07-26

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2019-9629 CVE-2019-9630
CWE-ID	CWE-255 CWE-264
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Nexus Repository Manager Server applications / Other server solutions
Vendor	Sonatype Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Default administrative credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU19393

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9629

CWE-ID: CWE-255 - Credentials Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses default weak administrative credentials. A remote attacker with knowledge of default credentials can compromise the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nexus Repository Manager: 3.0.0-03 - 3.16.2-01

External links

http://www.twistlock.com/labs-blog/vulnerabilities-nexus-repository-left-thousands-artifacts-exposed/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU19395

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9630

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls