Vulnerability Description
Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the encryption keys.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Nextcloud Server | < 20.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/732431ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-041Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/732431ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-041Broken LinkVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8259?
CVE-2020-8259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the encryption keys.
How severe is CVE-2020-8259?
CVE-2020-8259 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nextcloud Nextcloud Server.