CVE-2018-16621: GHSL-2020-015: Remote Code Execution - Bypass of CVE-2018-16621 mitigations in Nexus Repository Manager

Published Nov 15, 2018
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Updated

GHSL-2020-015 - Remote Code Execution - Bypass of CVE-2018-16621 mitigations

Other sources

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.14 allows Java Expression Language Injection.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager<3.14.0

Event History

Nov 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Apr 13, 2020
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16621?

CVE-2018-16621 is a vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager that allows Java Expression Language Injection.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-16621?

CVE-2018-16621 has a severity rating of 7.2, which is considered high.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-16621?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager version up to and excluding 3.14.0 is affected by CVE-2018-16621.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-16621?

To fix CVE-2018-16621, upgrade to Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager version 3.14.0 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16621?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-16621 in the following references: [GitHub Security Lab Advisory](https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-015-nxrm-sonatype) and [Sonatype support article](https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010789153-CVE-2018-16621-Nexus-Repository-Manager-Java-Injection-October-17-2018).

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