ID:264 - Exploit for Improper access control in Nexus Repository Manager - CVE-2019-7238

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:264 - Exploit for Improper access control in Nexus Repository Manager - CVE-2019-7238

ID:264 - Exploit for Improper access control in Nexus Repository Manager - CVE-2019-7238

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU19392
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7238
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Nexus Repository Manager

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.