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High · 8.6 CVE-2026-113374 EUVD-2026-117057GHSA-fjh7-47h9-v4mc

Nexus Repository 3 - Privilege Escalation via Rut Auth Capability Creation

Published Nov 4, 2026 · Updated Nov 9, 2026 · Assigned by Sonatype

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 does not require realm administration permission when a user creates a Rut Auth capability. A user who holds only the capability creation permission (nexus:capabilities:create) can create this capability, which turns on header-based authentication for the instance. A remote client can then authenticate as an existing user, including an administrator, without credentials.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 3.0.0 – < 3.98.0 3.98.0

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