CVE-2020-8295
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8295 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A wrong check in Nextcloud Server 19 and prior allowed to perform a denial of service attack when resetting the password for a user.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A wrong check in Nextcloud Server 19 and prior allowed to perform a denial of service attack when resetting the password for a user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Nextcloud Server | < 20.0.0 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/812754Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2021-003Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/812754Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2021-003Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8295?
A wrong check in Nextcloud Server 19 and prior allowed to perform a denial of service attack when resetting the password for a user.
How severe is CVE-2020-8295?
CVE-2020-8295 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8295?
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-2020-8295?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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