CVE-2020-11444 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 2 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass access controls to read or modify data in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-11444?

CVE-2020-11444 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x up to and including 3.21.2 has Incorrect Access Control.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11444?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sonatype Nexus.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11444?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11444 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-11444 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11444 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hpj4-6rw5-wq8w.