CVE-2020-11753

Name: CVE-2020-11753
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-20T19:15:11.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11753 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager in versions 3.21.1 and 3.22.0. It is possible for a user with appropriate privileges to create, modify, and execute scripting tasks without use of the UI or API. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager in versions 3.21.1 and 3.22.0. It is possible for a user with appropriate privileges to create, modify, and execute scripting tasks without use of the UI or API. NOTE: in 3.22.0, scripting is disabled by default (making this not exploitable).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager 3	3.21.1
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager 3	3.22.0

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046233714Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360046233714Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11753?

How severe is CVE-2020-11753?

CVE-2020-11753 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11753?

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