How severe is CVE-2021-42568?

CVE-2021-42568 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-2021-42568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42568?

CVE-2021-42568 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42568?

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

When was CVE-2021-42568 published?

CVE-2021-42568 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42568

CVE-2021-42568 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
Published: 2021-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x through 3.35.0 allows attackers to access the SSL Certificates Loading function via a low-privileged account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42568?: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.x through 3.35.0 allows attackers to access the SSL Certificates Loading function via a low-privileged account.
How severe is CVE-2021-42568?: CVE-2021-42568 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-2021-42568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42568?: CVE-2021-42568 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42568?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-42568 published?: CVE-2021-42568 was published on 2021-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager

CVE-2026-5189 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allows an…
CVE-2019-9629 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.17.0 establishes a default administrator user with weak defaults (fixed…
CVE-2019-7238 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has Incorrect Access Control.
CVE-2017-17717 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the…
CVE-2026-17603 — High (CVSS 8.8): Nexus Repository 3 did not sufficiently restrict which HikariCP connection-pool properties could be set through the…
CVE-2026-17600 — High (CVSS 8.8): Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 did not immediately terminate a user's active login session or revoke their cached…

All CVEs affecting Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager →