CVE-2020-8122: Input Validation

Published Feb 4, 2020
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Updated

A missing check in Nextcloud Server 14.0.3 could give recipient the possibility to extend the expiration date of a share they received.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Nextcloud Server<12.0.13
Nextcloud Server>=13.0.0<13.0.8
Nextcloud Server>=14.0.0<14.0.4
Nextcloud Server>=14.0.5<15.0.0

Event History

Feb 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8122?

CVE-2020-8122 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized expiration date manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8122?

To fix CVE-2020-8122, upgrade your Nextcloud Server to version 14.0.4 or later, or to versions 13.0.8 and below 14.0.0.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-8122 have on Nextcloud Server?

CVE-2020-8122 allows a recipient of a shared file to extend the expiration date of their share without permission from the sender.

4

Is my version of Nextcloud Server vulnerable to CVE-2020-8122?

If you are using Nextcloud Server versions below 14.0.4, between 13.0.0 and 13.0.8, or between 14.0.0 and 14.0.5, you are vulnerable to CVE-2020-8122.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2020-8122?

Any user of Nextcloud Server versions that fall within the specified vulnerable ranges is at risk of exploitation from CVE-2020-8122.

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