How severe is CVE-2019-5475?

CVE-2019-5475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5475?

CVE-2019-5475 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5475?

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-2019-5475 published?

CVE-2019-5475 was published on 2019-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5475

CVE-2019-5475 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
Published: 2019-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Nexus Yum Repository Plugin in v2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution when instances using CommandLineExecutor.java are supplied vulnerable data, such as the Yum Configuration Capability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5475?: The Nexus Yum Repository Plugin in v2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution when instances using CommandLineExecutor.java are supplied vulnerable data, such as the Yum Configuration Capability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5475?: CVE-2019-5475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5475?: CVE-2019-5475 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5475?: 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-2019-5475 published?: CVE-2019-5475 was published on 2019-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/654888

Affected products (1)

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

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