CVE-2020-8296
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8296 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Nextcloud Server prior to 20.0.0 stores passwords in a recoverable format even when external storage is not configured.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nextcloud Server prior to 20.0.0 stores passwords in a recoverable format even when external storage is not configured.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Nextcloud Server | < 20.0.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://github.com/nextcloud/server/issues/17439Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/21037Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/867164Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2021-006Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/nextcloud/server/issues/17439Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/21037Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/867164Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2021-006Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8296?
Nextcloud Server prior to 20.0.0 stores passwords in a recoverable format even when external storage is not configured.
How severe is CVE-2020-8296?
CVE-2020-8296 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8296?
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-2020-8296?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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