How severe is CVE-2019-16530?

CVE-2019-16530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16530?

CVE-2019-16530 primarily affects Sonatype Nexus Iq Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16530?

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-2019-16530 published?

CVE-2019-16530 was published on 2019-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16530

CVE-2019-16530 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Iq Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Iq Server
Published: 2019-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 2.x before 2.14.15 and 3.x before 3.19, and IQ Server before 72, has remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16530?: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 2.x before 2.14.15 and 3.x before 3.19, and IQ Server before 72, has remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-16530?: CVE-2019-16530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16530?: CVE-2019-16530 primarily affects Sonatype Nexus Iq Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16530?: 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-2019-16530 published?: CVE-2019-16530 was published on 2019-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_iq_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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