Vulnerability Description
CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to gain unauthorized read/write access to the internal database and execute arbitrary OS commands as the Nexus process user. Exploitation requires the non-default nexus.orient.binaryListenerEnabled=true configuration to be enabled.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-71-0-release-notes.html
- https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/50817138825491
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5189?
CVE-2026-5189 is a documented vulnerability. CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to gain unauthorized read/write access ...
How severe is CVE-2026-5189?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-5189. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.