CVE-2026-10741 Sonatype CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and security teams responsible for Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager instances, especially those with delegated repository administrators, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to upgrade to a patched version.

Technical summary

The vulnerability (CVE-2026-10741) is an authorization issue in the proxy repository configuration of Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager before 3.93.0. It enables a delegated repository administrator to access and disclose stored upstream proxy credentials. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is 5.9, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Upgrade Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager to version 3.93.0 or later.
• Review and restrict permissions for delegated repository administrators.
• Monitor for any suspicious activity related to proxy repository configurations.
• Implement additional security measures, such as multi-factor authentication for administrators.
• Regularly review and update credentials stored in the repository manager.
• Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
• Keep the repository manager and its dependencies up-to-date with the latest security patches.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on the CVE record and NVD detail for CVE-2026-10741. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 17, 2026. The accuracy of this information relies on the data provided by these sources.

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