How severe is CVE-2021-40143?

CVE-2021-40143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-40143?

CVE-2021-40143 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40143?

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-2021-40143 published?

CVE-2021-40143 was published on 2021-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40143

CVE-2021-40143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3
Published: 2021-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.x through 3.33.1-01 is vulnerable to an HTTP header injection. By sending a crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker may disclose sensitive information or request external resources from a vulnerable instance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40143?: Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.x through 3.33.1-01 is vulnerable to an HTTP header injection. By sending a crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker may disclose sensitive information or request external resources from a vulnerable instance.
How severe is CVE-2021-40143?: CVE-2021-40143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-40143?: CVE-2021-40143 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40143?: 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-2021-40143 published?: CVE-2021-40143 was published on 2021-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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