CVE-2026-17598
Nexus Repository 3 - Improper Input Validation in Scheduled Task Configuration
Description
Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 did not properly filter internal configuration keys from user-supplied task properties when creating or updating a scheduled task through the administrative UI. An account holding permission to create at least one scheduled task type could supply a crafted property value that caused the system to overwrite the configuration of an unrelated, existing task instead of creating a new one.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 7, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 7, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-17598
vulnerability.
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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 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 |
Solution
- Update Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 to the latest version.
- Review and re-apply task configurations.
- Restrict task creation permissions.
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-2026-17598.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-95-0-release-notes.html | |
| https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/53880086360211/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-17598 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-17598
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-17598', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-07T18:09:21.078950Z'} -
New CVE Received by 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Aug. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.94.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:3.94.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Sonatype', 'product': 'Nexus Repository 3', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.91.0', 'lessThan': '3.95.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 did not properly filter internal configuration keys from user-supplied task properties when creating or updating a scheduled task through the administrative UI. An account holding permission to create at least one scheduled task type could supply a crafted property value that caused the system to overwrite the configuration of an unrelated, existing task instead of creating a new one. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/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-915 Added Reference https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-95-0-release-notes.html Added Reference https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/53880086360211/