Nexus Repository - RCE (CVE-2024-5082)

CVE-2024-5082 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository 2 that can allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable instances through crafted requests.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 10th of March 2025.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2024-5082 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2024-5082. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Observed exploitation attempts target URLs containing /nexus/service/local/repositories/releases/content/com/sbt/ignite/ignite-bom/maven-metadata.xml and related Nexus metadata paths.