Sonatype Nexus Repository

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

Sonatype Nexus Repository is a software artifact management tool that allows organizations to store, manage, and secure software components and their dependencies. It supports various formats, including Maven, npm, Docker, and more, facilitating the management of both open-source and proprietary libraries. Nexus Repository can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, providing a central location for managing software artifacts and improving build performance by caching dependencies locally.

Secure Settings Example

# Example configuration for Nexus Repository to enforce secure access
security:
  realms:
    - LDAP
    - NexusAuthorizingRealm
  anonymousAccessEnabled: false
  ldap:
    enabled: true
    host: ldap.example.com
    port: 636
    ssl: true
    userDnTemplate: uid={0},ou=users,dc=example,dc=com
repository:
  http:
    connection:
      useTrustStore: true
      trustStorePath: /path/to/truststore.jks
      trustStorePassword: changeit

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of insecure configuration for Nexus Repository
security:
  realms:
    - NexusAuthorizingRealm
  anonymousAccessEnabled: true  # Allows anonymous access, which can lead to unauthorized data exposure
  ldap:
    enabled: false  # Disabling LDAP, relying on less secure authentication methods
repository:
  http:
    connection:
      useTrustStore: false  # Not using a trust store, which can lead to insecure connections