CVE-2023-28998

Name: CVE-2023-28998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-04T13:15:08.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server. Starting with version 3.0.0 and prior to version 3.6.5, a malicious server administrator can gain full access to an end-to-end encrypted folder. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server. Starting with version 3.0.0 and prior to version 3.6.5, a malicious server administrator can gain full access to an end-to-end encrypted folder. They can decrypt files, recover the folder structure, and add new files. Users should upgrade the Nextcloud Desktop client to 3.6.5 to receive a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-325

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Desktop	>= 3.0.0, < 3.6.5

References

https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/infk/inst-infsec/appliedcrypto/education/theses/report_DanieleCoppola.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/5323Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-jh3g-wpwv-cqgrVendor Advisory
https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/infk/inst-infsec/appliedcrypto/education/theses/report_DanieleCoppola.pdfExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/5323Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-jh3g-wpwv-cqgrVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28998?

How severe is CVE-2023-28998?

CVE-2023-28998 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28998?

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