CWE
639
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0936

First published: Wed Mar 28 2018(Updated: )

Nextcloud Server before 11.0.7 and 12.0.5 suffers from an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability. A missing ownership check allowed logged-in users to change the scope of app passwords of other users. Note that the app passwords themselves where neither disclosed nor could the error be misused to identify as another user.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nextcloud Server<11.0.7
Nextcloud Server=12.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0936?

    CVE-2017-0936 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to user app passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0936?

    To fix CVE-2017-0936, upgrade Nextcloud Server to version 11.0.7 or 12.0.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0936?

    CVE-2017-0936 affects Nextcloud Server versions prior to 11.0.7 and 12.0.5.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0936?

    CVE-2017-0936 is an Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2017-0936 for users?

    CVE-2017-0936 allows logged-in users to potentially modify app passwords for other users without authorization.

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