Vulnerability Description
Nexus Repository 3 contained a privilege escalation vulnerability in the REST privileges API. An authenticated user with permission to manage privileges could, under certain role configurations, escalate their own access to full administrator by exploiting a type-confusion flaw in the privilege update endpoint.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-95-0-release-notes.html
- https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/53157550694675
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-14644?
CVE-2026-14644 is a documented vulnerability. Nexus Repository 3 contained a privilege escalation vulnerability in the REST privileges API. An authenticated user with permission to manage privileges could, under certain role configurations, escal...
How severe is CVE-2026-14644?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-14644. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.