CVE-2026-14504
Nexus Repository 3 - Authorization Bypass in Component Upload API
Description
An authorization bypass in Nexus Repository 3's component upload API allowed a user with only read/browse privileges on a Swift, Terraform, or Conda hosted repository to upload arbitrary artifacts, bypassing the intended write-permission check.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-14504
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
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
- Apply the latest security patch for Nexus Repository 3.
- Review and enforce access controls for repository uploads.
- Verify component upload permissions after applying updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-14504.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-94-0-release-notes.html | |
| https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/53137654741907 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-14504 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-14504
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.88.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.89.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.90.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.90.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.90.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.90.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.90.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.91.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.91.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.92.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.92.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.92.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.92.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.93.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.93.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.93.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Sonatype', 'product': 'Nexus Repository 3', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.88.0', 'lessThan': '3.94.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An authorization bypass in Nexus Repository 3's component upload API allowed a user with only read/browse privileges on a Swift, Terraform, or Conda hosted repository to upload arbitrary artifacts, bypassing the intended write-permission check. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/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-862 Added Reference https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-94-0-release-notes.html Added Reference https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/53137654741907