CVE-2022-41969

Name: CVE-2022-41969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-01T21:15:19.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41969 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Nextcloud Server is an open source personal cloud server. Prior to versions 23.0.11, 24.0.7, and 25.0.0, there is no password length limit when creating a user as an administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nextcloud Server is an open source personal cloud server. Prior to versions 23.0.11, 24.0.7, and 25.0.0, there is no password length limit when creating a user as an administrator. An administrator can cause a limited DoS attack against their own server. Versions 23.0.11, 24.0.7, and 25.0.0 contain a fix for the issue. As a workaround, don't create user accounts with long passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	>= 23.0.0, < 23.0.11
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	>= 24.0.0, < 24.0.7

References

https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4gm7-j7wg-m4fxThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/34500Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1727424Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4gm7-j7wg-m4fxThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/34500Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1727424Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41969?

How severe is CVE-2022-41969?

CVE-2022-41969 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41969?

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