#VU19392 Improper access control in Nexus Repository Manager - CVE-2019-7238

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#VU19392 Improper access control in Nexus Repository Manager - CVE-2019-7238

Published: July 26, 2019 / Updated: February 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU19392
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7238
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Nexus Repository Manager
Software vendor:
Sonatype Inc.

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.

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