CVE-2026-5189: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allo

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-5189 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting nexus repository manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to gain unauthorized read/write access to the internal database and execute arbitrary OS commands as the Nexus process user. Exploitation requires the non-default nexus.orient.binaryListenerEnabled=true configuration to be enabled.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2026-04-15
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Sonatype · Vendor: sonatype

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-15 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sonatype nexus repository manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and < 3.71.0

Fixed in: 3.71.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nexus-repository-manager || rpm -q nexus-repository-manager || nexus-repository-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.71.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nexus-repository-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexus-repository-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nexus-repository-manager sudo apt install nexus-repository-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold nexus-repository-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nexus-repository-manager sudo dnf downgrade nexus-repository-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nexus-repository-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-5189?

nexus repository manager: upgrade to 3.71.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5189 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5189 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-5189 affect?

CVE-2026-5189 affects nexus repository manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager versions 3.0.0 through 3.70.5 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to gain unauthorized read/write access to the internal database and execute arb

How urgent is CVE-2026-5189?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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