CVE-2020-8152
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8152 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the public key to decrypt them later on.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the public key to decrypt them later on.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Nextcloud Server | < 20.0.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/54Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/743505Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-040Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/54Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/743505Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-040Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8152?
Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the public key to decrypt them later on.
How severe is CVE-2020-8152?
CVE-2020-8152 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8152?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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