CVE-2020-8189: XSS

Published Aug 21, 2020
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Updated

A cross-site scripting error in Nextcloud Desktop client 2.6.4 allowed to present any html (including local links) when responding with invalid data on the login attempt.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nextcloud Desktop<2.6.5

Event History

Aug 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8189?

CVE-2020-8189 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Nextcloud Desktop client 2.6.4.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8189?

The severity of CVE-2020-8189 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2020-8189 affect Nextcloud Desktop?

CVE-2020-8189 allows an attacker to present any HTML, including local links, when responding with invalid data on the login attempt in Nextcloud Desktop client 2.6.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-8189?

To fix CVE-2020-8189, upgrade Nextcloud Desktop client to version 2.6.5 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8189?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8189 on the Nextcloud security advisory page, HackerOne report, and Gentoo advisory.

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