What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10199?

CVE-2020-10199 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 99.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-10199?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-10199. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 99.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-10199?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-10199. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nexus CVE-2020-10199

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement (CWE-917)

2020-04-01 cve@mitre.org

Code Injection Nexus

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Apr 01, 2020 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Sonatype Nexus Repository before 3.21.2 allows JavaEL Injection (issue 1 of 2).

AnalysisAI

Sonatype Nexus Repository before 3.21.2 allows JavaEL Injection (issue 1 of 2). Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-917. Sonatype Nexus Repository before 3.21.2 allows JavaEL Injection (issue 1 of 2). Affected products include: Sonatype Nexus. Version information: before 3.21.2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.