CVE-2020-8228
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing rate limit in the Preferred Providers app 1.7.0 allowed an attacker to set the password an uncontrolled amount of times.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A missing rate limit in the Preferred Providers app 1.7.0 allowed an attacker to set the password an uncontrolled amount of times.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Preferred Providers | 1.7.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/922470Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-033Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/922470Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-033Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8228?
A missing rate limit in the Preferred Providers app 1.7.0 allowed an attacker to set the password an uncontrolled amount of times.
How severe is CVE-2020-8228?
CVE-2020-8228 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8228?
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-2020-8228?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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