How severe is CVE-2024-4956?

CVE-2024-4956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4956?

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.

Does CVE-2024-4956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44513.

When was CVE-2024-4956 published?

CVE-2024-4956 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4956

CVE-2024-4956 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44513
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path Traversal in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 allows an unauthenticated attacker to read system files. Fixed in version 3.68.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4956?: Path Traversal in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 allows an unauthenticated attacker to read system files. Fixed in version 3.68.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-4956?: CVE-2024-4956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4956?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-4956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44513.
When was CVE-2024-4956 published?: CVE-2024-4956 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/29416509323923

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