Vulnerability Description
Missing validation of server certificates for out-going connections in Nextcloud Social < 0.4.0 allowed a man-in-the-middle attack.
CVSS Score
7.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Social | < 0.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/915585ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-043Broken LinkProduct
- https://hackerone.com/reports/915585ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-043Broken LinkProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8279?
CVE-2020-8279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Missing validation of server certificates for out-going connections in Nextcloud Social < 0.4.0 allowed a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-8279?
CVE-2020-8279 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nextcloud Social.