Improper Access Control in Nextcloud Social App

CVE-2020-8278

What is CVE-2020-8278?

The Nextcloud Social app version 0.3.1 is affected by a vulnerability that permits unauthorized users to access and read posts created by any user within the application, leading to potential data exposure and privacy concerns. This issue arises from improper access control mechanisms, which fail to restrict access to sensitive data appropriately. Users looking to ensure their data remains secure should be aware of this flaw and consider applying necessary updates or security measures.

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