CVE-2026-5189
Nexus Repository 3 - Hardcoded Credential in Internal Database Component
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 17, 2026, 3:08 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 | CRITICAL | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11 |
Solution
- Update Nexus Repository Manager to the latest version.
- Remove hard-coded credentials.
- Disable nexus.orient.binaryListenerEnabled if not needed.
- Review database access controls.
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-2026-5189.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-71-0-release-notes.html | |
| https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/50817138825491 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5189 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-2026-5189
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-5189 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
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Daily CyberSecurity
Critical Hardcoded Credential Bug Hits Nexus Repository 3
In the world of DevSecOps, Sonatype Nexus Repository is a cornerstone for managing software artifacts and supply chain security. However, a recently disclosed vulnerability has revealed that the “vaul ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-5189 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by 103e4ec9-0a87-450b-af77-479448ddef11
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-798 Added Reference https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-71-0-release-notes.html Added Reference https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/50817138825491