SB2019090312 - OS Command Injection in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager

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SB2019090312 - OS Command Injection in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager

Published: September 3, 2019 Updated: September 5, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019090312
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5475)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the "CommandLineExecutor.java". A remote authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system, such as the Yum Configuration Capability.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References