CVE-2024-5764

Nexus Repository 3 - Static hard-coded encryption passphrase used by default

Description

Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository has been discovered in the code responsible for encrypting any secrets stored in the Nexus Repository configuration database (SMTP or HTTP proxy credentials, user tokens, tokens, among others). The affected versions relied on a static hard-coded encryption passphrase. While it was possible for an administrator to define an alternate encryption passphrase, it could only be done at first boot and not updated. This issue affects Nexus Repository: from 3.0.0 through 3.72.0.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory sonatype.com
Affected: Sonatype Nexus Repository
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/34496708991507 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5764?
CVE-2024-5764 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5764?
To fix CVE-2024-5764, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-5764 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5764 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5764?
CVE-2024-5764 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository.
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