CVE-2018-5307

Name: CVE-2018-5307
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-09T22:29:01.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5307 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager (aka NXRM) 2.x before 2.14.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the repoId or (2) format parameter to service/siesta/healthcheck/healthCheckFileDetail/.../index.html; (3) the filename in the "File Upload" functionality of the Staging Upload; (4) the username when creating a new user; or (5) the IQ Server URL field in the IQ Server Connection functionality.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager (aka NXRM) 2.x before 2.14.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the repoId or (2) format parameter to service/siesta/healthcheck/healthCheckFileDetail/.../index.html; (3) the filename in the "File Upload" functionality of the Staging Upload; (4) the username when creating a new user; or (5) the IQ Server URL field in the IQ Server Connection functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager	>= 2.0, < 2.14.6

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000134928Vendor Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities-in-sonatype-nexus-repository-manager-oss-pro/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Feb/23Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000134928Vendor Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities-in-sonatype-nexus-repository-manager-oss-pro/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5307?

How severe is CVE-2018-5307?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5307 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5307?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST