Vulnerability Description
A too small set of random characters being used for encryption in Nextcloud Server 18.0.4 allowed decryption in shorter time than intended.
CVSS Score
2.2
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Nextcloud Server | < 17.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/852841ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-023Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/852841ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-023Broken LinkVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8173?
CVE-2020-8173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.2 (LOW). A too small set of random characters being used for encryption in Nextcloud Server 18.0.4 allowed decryption in shorter time than intended.
How severe is CVE-2020-8173?
CVE-2020-8173 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nextcloud Nextcloud Server.