CVE-2026-10741: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.93.0 contains an authorization vulnerability in the proxy repository configuration that allows a delegated repository administrator to disclose stored upstream proxy credentials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions prior to 3.93.0 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the proxy repository configuration. This flaw permits a delegated repository administrator to access and disclose stored upstream proxy credentials, potentially exposing sensitive authentication information. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-10741 and carries a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, indicating a medium severity impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with delegated repository administrator privileges can disclose stored upstream proxy credentials due to improper authorization controls. This could lead to unauthorized access to upstream resources that rely on these credentials, potentially compromising confidentiality of sensitive authentication data. The vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or remote code execution but exposes sensitive credentials within the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict delegated repository administrator privileges to trusted personnel only and monitor access to proxy repository configurations to minimize risk.
CVE-2026-10741: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
Description
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.93.0 contains an authorization vulnerability in the proxy repository configuration that allows a delegated repository administrator to disclose stored upstream proxy credentials.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/sonatype/nexus_repository_managercpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions prior to 3.93.0 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the proxy repository configuration. This flaw permits a delegated repository administrator to access and disclose stored upstream proxy credentials, potentially exposing sensitive authentication information. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-10741 and carries a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, indicating a medium severity impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with delegated repository administrator privileges can disclose stored upstream proxy credentials due to improper authorization controls. This could lead to unauthorized access to upstream resources that rely on these credentials, potentially compromising confidentiality of sensitive authentication data. The vulnerability does not allow privilege escalation or remote code execution but exposes sensitive credentials within the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict delegated repository administrator privileges to trusted personnel only and monitor access to proxy repository configurations to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Sonatype
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-03T13:22:08.536Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a32f73af198dc38c1f391b5
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 7:36:26 PM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 7:50:09 PM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 8:37:21 PM
Views: 4
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