CVE-2022-29163

Name: CVE-2022-29163
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-20T16:15:09.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29163 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Prior to versions 22.2.6 and 23.0.3, a user can create a link that is not password protected even if the administrator requires links to be password protected. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Prior to versions 22.2.6 and 23.0.3, a user can create a link that is not password protected even if the administrator requires links to be password protected. Versions 22.2.6 and 23.0.3 contain a patch for this issue. There are currently no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-671

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	< 22.2.6
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	>= 23.0.0, < 23.0.3

References

https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/866Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/926Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-pwjv-h37v-c4fxIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1406926Permissions Required
https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/866Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/926Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-pwjv-h37v-c4fxIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1406926Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29163?

How severe is CVE-2022-29163?

CVE-2022-29163 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29163?

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-2022-29163?

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Source: NVD / NIST