CVE-2020-24622

Name: CVE-2020-24622
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-25T19:15:12.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24622 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.26.1, an S3 secret key can be exposed by an admin user.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.26.1, an S3 secret key can be exposed by an admin user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonatype	Nexus	>= 3.0.0, < 3.27.0

References

https://issues.sonatype.org/browse/NEXUS-25019Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360053516793Vendor Advisory
https://issues.sonatype.org/browse/NEXUS-25019Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/360053516793Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24622?

In Sonatype Nexus Repository 3.26.1, an S3 secret key can be exposed by an admin user.

How severe is CVE-2020-24622?

CVE-2020-24622 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24622?

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-2020-24622?

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Source: NVD / NIST