CVE-2020-15871

Name: CVE-2020-15871
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-31T20:15:12.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15871 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro version before 3.25.1 allows Remote Code Execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro version before 3.25.1 allows Remote Code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/360052192693Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.comVendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052192693Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15871?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager OSS/Pro version before 3.25.1 allows Remote Code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-15871?

CVE-2020-15871 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15871?

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-2020-15871?

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Source: NVD / NIST