CVE-2020-8259
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8259 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the encryption keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% 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 encryption keys.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Nextcloud Server | < 20.0.0 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/732431Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-041Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/732431Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-041Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8259?
Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the encryption keys.
How severe is CVE-2020-8259?
CVE-2020-8259 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8259?
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-2020-8259?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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