Information disclosure in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-42568 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| 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 one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU57922
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42568
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the SSL Certificates Loading function. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and obtain SSL Certificates information.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNexus Repository Manager: 3.25.0
External linkshttp://support.sonatype.com
http://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408801690515-CVE-2021-42568-Nexus-Repository-Manager-3-Incorrect-Access-Control-October-27-2021
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
