HIGH
CVE-2020-15871
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro version before 3.25.1 allows Remote Code Execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-15871 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
sonatype1 product(s)
nexus repository manager 3
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://support.sonatype.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052192693Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.sonatype.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052192693Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-15871
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 31, 2020
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-15871 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.