CVE-2026-97712

Published Oct 15, 2026 Modified Oct 15, 2026 CWE-862

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 allows a user that holds the role create or role update permission to grant roles and privileges that the account does not hold. This can give the user more access than intended, up to full administrative access.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-97712? +
Sonatype Nexus Repository 3 allows a user that holds the role create or role update permission to grant roles and privileges that the account does not hold. This can give the user more access than intended, up to full administrative access.
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