CVE-2026-77125
CVE-2026-77125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v4: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 in which two blobstore group management REST API endpoints did not correctly enforce the intended authorization check. A user granted only the nexus:blobstores:create permission could invoke these endpoints to convert an existing blobstore into a group blobstore, an action that should require the nexus:blobstores:update permission instead. This could result in unauthorized modification of blobstore configuration without administrator approval. The nexus:blobstores:create permission is a named permission that must be explicitly granted by an administrator; it is not held by default.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-77125?
- A vulnerability was identified in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 in which two blobstore group management REST API endpoints did not correctly enforce the intended authorization check. A user granted only the nexus:blobstores:create permission could invoke these endpoints to convert an existing blobstore into a group blobstore, an action that should require the nexus:blobstores:update permission instead. This could result in unauthorized modification of blobstore configuration without administrator approval. The nexus:blobstores:create permission is a named permission that must be explicitly granted by an administrator; it is not held by default.
- How severe is CVE-2026-77125?
- CVE-2026-77125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-77125 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-77125?
- CVE-2026-77125 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-77125?
- 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-2026-77125 published?
- CVE-2026-77125 was published on 2026-09-02 and last updated on 2026-09-22.
References
- https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-96-0-release-notes.html
- https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/54643114434451/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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