CVE-2018-16621 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via Java Expression Language injection in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16621?
CVE-2018-16621 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager, published on 15 Nov 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.14 allows Java Expression Language Injection.
Weakness: CWE-917
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16621?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16621 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-16621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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-2017-17717 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
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g834-v6mc-99mw.