CVE-2025-9868
Nexus Repository 2 - SSRF Vulnerability in Remote Browser Plugin
Description
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in the Remote Browser Plugin in Sonatype Nexus Repository 2.x up to and including 2.15.2 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exfiltrate proxy repository credentials via crafted HTTP requests.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 8, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2025, 7:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 |
Solution
- Update Sonatype Nexus Repository to a secure version.
- Restrict network access to internal resources.
- Validate all incoming user requests.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-9868.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/45363201583635 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Oct. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in the Remote Browser Plugin in Sonatype Nexus Repository 2.x up to and including 2.15.2 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exfiltrate proxy repository credentials via crafted HTTP requests. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-918 Added Reference https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/45363201583635