CVE-2021-29158

Name: CVE-2021-29158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-23T21:15:08.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29158 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 Pro up to and including 3.30.0 has Incorrect Access Control.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 Pro up to and including 3.30.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

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

0.84%

53.3th 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	<= 3.30.0

References

https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500006126462Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/categories/201980768-Welcome-to-the-Sonatype-Support-Knowledge-BaseVendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500006126462Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/categories/201980768-Welcome-to-the-Sonatype-Support-Knowledge-BaseVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29158?

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 3 Pro up to and including 3.30.0 has Incorrect Access Control.

How severe is CVE-2021-29158?

CVE-2021-29158 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29158?

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-2021-29158?

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Source: NVD / NIST