Is CVE-2019-7238 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-7238 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2019-7238 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2019-7238 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-7238?

CVE-2019-7238 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2019-7238

Published: December 10, 2021

EPSS:94.38%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has an incorrect access control vulnerability. Exploitation allows for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager Incorrect Access Control Vulnerability

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.15.0 has an incorrect access control vulnerability. Exploitation allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2021-12-10Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-10

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before version 3.15.0 has an incorrect access control vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution. The very high EPSS score of 0.94379 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical issue for affected systems.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its use by adversaries. The incorrect access control flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager to version 3.15.0 or later to address the incorrect access control vulnerability. Ensure proper access controls are configured for the repository manager.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-7238 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2019-7238 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.