Vulnerability Description
A user holding a permission to update privilege definitions could modify a wildcard privilege already assigned to their own role to grant broader permissions than they were authorized to hold, including full administrative access, without any additional authorization check or role reassignment.
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/53889365883539/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-17601?
CVE-2026-17601 is a documented vulnerability. A user holding a permission to update privilege definitions could modify a wildcard privilege already assigned to their own role to grant broader permissions than they were authorized to hold, includi...
How severe is CVE-2026-17601?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-17601. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.