CVE-2021-22895
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22895 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Nextcloud Desktop Client before 3.3.1 is vulnerable to improper certificate validation due to lack of SSL certificate verification when using the "Register with a Provider" flow.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nextcloud Desktop Client before 3.3.1 is vulnerable to improper certificate validation due to lack of SSL certificate verification when using the "Register with a Provider" flow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Desktop | < 3.1.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/2926Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/releases/tag/v3.1.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/903424Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4974Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/2926Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/releases/tag/v3.1.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/903424Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4974Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22895?
Nextcloud Desktop Client before 3.3.1 is vulnerable to improper certificate validation due to lack of SSL certificate verification when using the "Register with a Provider" flow.
How severe is CVE-2021-22895?
CVE-2021-22895 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22895?
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.
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