Password Storage Vulnerability in Nextcloud Server from Nextcloud
CVE-2020-8296

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nextcloud
Status
Nextcloud Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2021

What is CVE-2020-8296?

Nextcloud Server prior to version 20.0.0 has a vulnerability where user passwords are stored in a recoverable format, posing a risk to user security even when external storage is not configured. This issue can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information, highlighting the importance of updating to the latest version to mitigate such risks. Users are highly advised to apply the available security patches to safeguard their data.

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Affected Version(s)

Nextcloud Server Fixed in 20.0.0

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/867164
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https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2021-006
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https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/21037
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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