CVE-2014-9389
CVE-2014-9389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sonatype Nexus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus OSS and Pro before 2.11.1-01 allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9389?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus OSS and Pro before 2.11.1-01 allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9389?
- CVE-2014-9389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-9389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9389?
- CVE-2014-9389 primarily affects Sonatype Nexus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9389?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-9389 published?
- CVE-2014-9389 was published on 2015-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61134
- http://www.sonatype.org/advisories/archive/2014-12-23-Nexus/
- https://support.sonatype.com/entries/84705937-CVE-2014-9389-Nexus-Security-Advisory-Directory-Traversal
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus:*:*:*:*:oss:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
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