CVE-2024-4956 Nexus Repository 3 - Path Traversal
Unauthenticated attackers can read system files via path traversal in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3, requiring an upgrade to remediate.
- 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-2024-4956?
CVE-2024-4956 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository, published on 16 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Path Traversal in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 allows an unauthenticated attacker to read system files. Fixed in version 3.68.1.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4956?
How do I fix CVE-2024-4956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4956 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2024-4956 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4956 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 17 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cgv-69mq-8w7x.