CVE-2019-9629

Name: CVE-2019-9629
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-08T19:15:11.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9629 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.17.0 establishes a default administrator user with weak defaults (fixed credentials).. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.17.0 establishes a default administrator user with weak defaults (fixed credentials).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager	< 3.17.0

References

https://www.twistlock.com/labs-blog/vulnerabilities-nexus-repository-left-thousands-artifacts-exposed/Third Party Advisory
https://www.twistlock.com/labs-blog/vulnerabilities-nexus-repository-left-thousands-artifacts-exposed/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9629?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.17.0 establishes a default administrator user with weak defaults (fixed credentials).

How severe is CVE-2019-9629?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9629 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9629?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-9629?

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Source: NVD / NIST