#VU51053 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Nextcloud Server


Published: 2021-03-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51053

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8296

CWE-ID: CWE-257

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nextcloud Server
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to decrypt passwords.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores passwords in a recoverable format. A remote administrator can cause password enumeration on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2021-006


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.


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