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CVE-2026-10748 Sonatype CVE debrief
CVE-2026-10748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3, with a CVSS score of 8.6. An authenticated user with the nx-licensing-create privilege can upload a specially crafted license file to execute arbitrary operating system commands as the Nexus process user in versions before 3.92.0.
- Vendor
- Sonatype
- Product
- Nexus Repository
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-16
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-17
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-16
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-17
Who should care
Users of Sonatype Nexus Repository 3, especially those with nx-licensing-create privileges, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
CVE-2026-10748 is a vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 that allows authenticated users with the nx-licensing-create privilege to execute arbitrary OS commands by uploading a specially crafted license file.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade to Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 version 3.92.0 or later.
- Restrict nx-licensing-create privileges to only necessary users.
- Monitor for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures as needed.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-10748 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-10748
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-10748 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10748
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://help.sonatype.com/en/sonatype-nexus-repository-3-92-0-release-notes.html
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://support.sonatype.com/hc/en-us/articles/52335766035603
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Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.