CVE-2020-15870

Name: CVE-2020-15870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-31T20:15:12.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro versions before 3.25.1 allow XSS (Issue 2 of 2).. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro versions before 3.25.1 allow XSS (Issue 2 of 2).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus Repository Manager 3	< 3.25.1

References

https://support.sonatype.comVendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051424754Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.comVendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051424754Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15870?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro versions before 3.25.1 allow XSS (Issue 2 of 2).

How severe is CVE-2020-15870?

CVE-2020-15870 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15870?

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-2020-15870?

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Source: NVD / NIST