Cleartext Storage Vulnerability in Nextcloud Desktop Client by Nextcloud
CVE-2020-8225

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nextcloud
Status
Desktop Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2020

What is CVE-2020-8225?

A vulnerability in the Nextcloud Desktop Client version 2.6.4 allows for the cleartext storage of sensitive information, including proxy details and their associated authentication credentials. This weakness can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, risking user confidentiality and overall system security. Organizations using this version must take immediate actions to secure their environments and safeguard sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Desktop Client Fixed in 2.6.5

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/685990
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https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-031
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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