CVE-2019-15588

Name: CVE-2019-15588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-01T15:15:11.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15588 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an OS Command Injection in Nexus Repository Manager <= 2.14.14 (bypass CVE-2019-5475) that could allow an attacker a Remote Code Execution (RCE). All instances using CommandLineExecutor.java with user-supplied data is vulnerable, such as the Yum Configuration Capability.. EPSS estimates a 5.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an OS Command Injection in Nexus Repository Manager <= 2.14.14 (bypass CVE-2019-5475) that could allow an attacker a Remote Code Execution (RCE). All instances using CommandLineExecutor.java with user-supplied data is vulnerable, such as the Yum Configuration Capability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.60%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager	<= 2.14.14

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/688270Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033490774-CVE-2019-5475-Nexus-Repository-Manager-2-OS-Command-Injection-2019-08-09Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/688270Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033490774-CVE-2019-5475-Nexus-Repository-Manager-2-OS-Command-Injection-2019-08-09Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15588?

How severe is CVE-2019-15588?

CVE-2019-15588 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15588?

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