Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Nextcloud Server and Enterprise Server
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-45151 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-312 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Nextcloud Enterprise Server Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software Nextcloud Server Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software |
| Vendor | Nextcloud |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information
EUVDB-ID: #VU82080
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45151
CWE-ID:
CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information in the database. A remote administrator can gain access to OAuth2 client_secret.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNextcloud Enterprise Server: 25.0.0 - 27.0.0
Nextcloud Server: 25.0.0 - 27.0.0
External linkshttp://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-hhgv-jcg9-p4m9
http://hackerone.com/reports/1994324
http://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/38398
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
