CVE-2020-8189
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8189 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting error in Nextcloud Desktop client 2.6.4 allowed to present any html (including local links) when responding with invalid data on the login attempt.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A cross-site scripting error in Nextcloud Desktop client 2.6.4 allowed to present any html (including local links) when responding with invalid data on the login attempt.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Desktop | < 2.6.5 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/685552Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-027Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202009-09Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/685552Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-027Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202009-09Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8189?
A cross-site scripting error in Nextcloud Desktop client 2.6.4 allowed to present any html (including local links) when responding with invalid data on the login attempt.
How severe is CVE-2020-8189?
CVE-2020-8189 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8189?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-8189?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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