Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-28835 |
CWE-ID | CWE-338 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Nextcloud Server Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Nextcloud Enterprise Server Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
Vendor | Nextcloud |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU74345
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28835
CWE-ID:
CWE-338 - Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure randomness for default password in file sharing when password policy app is disabled. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNextcloud Server: 24.0.0 - 25.0.3
Nextcloud Enterprise Server: 23.0.0 - 25.0.3
External linkshttp://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/36093
http://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-7w2p-rp9m-9xp9
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.