How severe is CVE-2019-7238?

CVE-2019-7238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7238 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-7238 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-12-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7238?

CVE-2019-7238 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2019-7238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-7238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-16782. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-12-10).

When was CVE-2019-7238 published?

CVE-2019-7238 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7238

CVE-2019-7238 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-12-10).

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2021-12-10)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-16782
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2021-12-10)
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
Published: 2019-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7238?: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2019-7238?: CVE-2019-7238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7238 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2019-7238 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-12-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7238?: CVE-2019-7238 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2019-7238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-7238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-16782. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-12-10).
When was CVE-2019-7238 published?: CVE-2019-7238 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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