CVE-2020-15868

Name: CVE-2020-15868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-12T22:15:12.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15868 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro before 3.26.0 has Incorrect Access Control.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro before 3.26.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager	< 3.26.0

References

https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052192533Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052192533Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15868?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro before 3.26.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

How severe is CVE-2020-15868?

CVE-2020-15868 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15868?

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-2020-15868?

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Source: NVD / NIST