How severe is CVE-2020-24622?

CVE-2020-24622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-24622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24622?

CVE-2020-24622 affects Sonatype Nexus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24622?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24622 published?

CVE-2020-24622 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24622

CVE-2020-24622 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus
Published: 2020-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.26.1, an S3 secret key can be exposed by an admin user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24622?: In Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.26.1, an S3 secret key can be exposed by an admin user.
How severe is CVE-2020-24622?: CVE-2020-24622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-24622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24622?: CVE-2020-24622 affects Sonatype Nexus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24622?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24622 published?: CVE-2020-24622 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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