CVE-2022-35931

Name: CVE-2022-35931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T18:15:15.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35931 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Nextcloud Password Policy is an app that enables a Nextcloud server admin to define certain rules for passwords. Prior to versions 22.2.10, 23.0.7, and 24.0.3 the random password generator may, in very rare cases, generate common passwords that the validator itself would block. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nextcloud Password Policy is an app that enables a Nextcloud server admin to define certain rules for passwords. Prior to versions 22.2.10, 23.0.7, and 24.0.3 the random password generator may, in very rare cases, generate common passwords that the validator itself would block. Upgrade Nextcloud Server to 22.2.10, 23.0.7 or 24.0.3 to receive a patch for the issue in Password Policy. There are no known workarounds available.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Password Policy	< 22.2.10
Nextcloud	Password Policy	>= 23.0.0, < 23.0.7
Nextcloud	Password Policy	>= 24.0.0, < 24.0.3

References

https://github.com/nextcloud/password_policy/pull/363Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-c7mw-9q4r-8qwrThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/password_policy/pull/363Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-c7mw-9q4r-8qwrThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35931?

How severe is CVE-2022-35931?

CVE-2022-35931 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35931?

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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Source: NVD / NIST