CVE-2023-25161

Name: CVE-2023-25161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-13T21:15:14.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Nextcloud Server and Nextcloud Enterprise Server prior to versions 25.0.1 24.0.8, and 23.0.12 missing rate limiting on password reset functionality. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Nextcloud Server and Nextcloud Enterprise Server prior to versions 25.0.1 24.0.8, and 23.0.12 missing rate limiting on password reset functionality. This could result in service slowdown, storage overflow, or cost impact when using external email services. Users should upgrade to Nextcloud Server 25.0.1, 24.0.8, or 23.0.12 or Nextcloud Enterprise Server 25.0.1, 24.0.8, or 23.0.12 to receive a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	< 23.0.12
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	>= 24.0.0, < 24.0.8
Nextcloud	Nextcloud Server	25.0.0

References

https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-492h-596q-xr2fVendor Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/34632Issue Tracking, Patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/1691195Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-492h-596q-xr2fVendor Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/34632Issue Tracking, Patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/1691195Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25161?

How severe is CVE-2023-25161?

CVE-2023-25161 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25161?

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-2023-25161?

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Source: NVD / NIST