CVE-2017-17717 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can decrypt LDAP passwords due to weak encryption and hardcoded keys in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17717?
CVE-2017-17717 is a critical vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager, published on 17 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17717 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-17717 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17717 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
- CVE-2019-7238 Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager Incorrect Access Control
- CVE-2019-9629 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
- CVE-2026-3199 Nexus Repository 3 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Task Property Injection
- CVE-2026-5189 Nexus Repository 3 - Hardcoded Credential in Internal Database Component
- CVE-2026-17601 Nexus Repository 3 - Wildcard Privilege Update Self-Escalation to Administrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c6mp-cg9x-c27j.