How severe is CVE-2020-11444?

CVE-2020-11444 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-2020-11444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11444?

CVE-2020-11444 affects Sonatype Nexus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11444?

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-2020-11444 published?

CVE-2020-11444 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11444

CVE-2020-11444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus
Published: 2020-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x up to and including 3.21.2 has Incorrect Access Control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11444?: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x up to and including 3.21.2 has Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2020-11444?: CVE-2020-11444 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-2020-11444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11444?: CVE-2020-11444 affects Sonatype Nexus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11444?: 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-2020-11444 published?: CVE-2020-11444 was published on 2020-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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