CVE-2021-34553
CVE-2021-34553 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x before 3.31.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to get a list of blob files and read the content of a blob file (via a GET request) without having been granted access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-34553?
- Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x before 3.31.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to get a list of blob files and read the content of a blob file (via a GET request) without having been granted access.
- How severe is CVE-2021-34553?
- CVE-2021-34553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-34553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-34553?
- CVE-2021-34553 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-34553?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-34553 published?
- CVE-2021-34553 was published on 2021-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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