How severe is CVE-2020-11753?

CVE-2020-11753 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-2020-11753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11753?

CVE-2020-11753 primarily affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11753?

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-2020-11753 published?

CVE-2020-11753 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11753

CVE-2020-11753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3
Published: 2020-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager in versions 3.21.1 and 3.22.0. It is possible for a user with appropriate privileges to create, modify, and execute scripting tasks without use of the UI or API. NOTE: in 3.22.0, scripting is disabled by default (making this not exploitable).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11753?: An issue was discovered in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager in versions 3.21.1 and 3.22.0. It is possible for a user with appropriate privileges to create, modify, and execute scripting tasks without use of the UI or API. NOTE: in 3.22.0, scripting is disabled by default (making this not exploitable).
How severe is CVE-2020-11753?: CVE-2020-11753 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-2020-11753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11753?: CVE-2020-11753 primarily affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11753?: 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-2020-11753 published?: CVE-2020-11753 was published on 2020-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager_3:3.21.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager_3:3.22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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