CVE-2026-3199
Nexus Repository 3 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Task Property Injection
Description
A vulnerability in the task management component of Sonatype Nexus Repository versions 3.22.1 through 3.90.2 allows an authenticated attacker with task creation permissions to execute arbitrary code, bypassing the nexus.scripts.allowCreation security control.
INFO
Published Date :
April 8, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 8, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3199
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 | CRITICAL | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 |
Solution
- Update Nexus Repository to version 3.90.3 or later.
- Restrict task creation permissions to trusted users.
- Review and audit existing task configurations.
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-2026-3199.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-91-0-release-notes.html | |
| https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/50615414548499 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-3199 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-3199
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in the task management component of Sonatype Nexus Repository versions 3.22.1 through 3.90.2 allows an authenticated attacker with task creation permissions to execute arbitrary code, bypassing the nexus.scripts.allowCreation security control. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:L/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-502 Added Reference https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-91-0-release-notes.html Added Reference https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/50615414548499