What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29158?

CVE-2021-29158 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-29158?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-29158. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nexus Repository Manager 3 CVE-2021-29158

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2021-04-23 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Nexus Repository Manager 3

4.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.9 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 23, 2021 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionNVD

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 Pro up to and including 3.30.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

AnalysisAI

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 Pro up to and including 3.30.0 has Incorrect Access Control. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 Pro up to and including 3.30.0 has Incorrect Access Control. Affected products include: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.