CVE-2019-7238 Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager Incorrect Access Control
Attackers can bypass access controls to read or modify data in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 10 Dec 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-7238?
CVE-2019-7238 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager, published on 21 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has Incorrect Access Control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 10 Jun 2022.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-7238 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-7238 in the wild since at least 10 Dec 2021.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 7 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
- 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
- CVE-2026-17601 Nexus Repository 3 - Wildcard Privilege Update Self-Escalation to Administrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rg3-754f-rcrq.