CVE-2024-5082 Nexus Repository 2 - Remote Code Execution

High 7.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Sonatype Nexus Repository 2 servers, requiring an upgrade to a supported version.

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-2024-5082?

CVE-2024-5082 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository, published on 14 Nov 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability has been discovered in Sonatype Nexus Repository 2. 

This issue affects Nexus Repository 2 OSS/Pro versions up to and including 2.15.1.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5082?

How do I fix CVE-2024-5082?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5082 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-2024-5082 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5082 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q5h-c4ff-f2vc.

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