CVE-2020-8259: High severity nextcloud server vulnerability
Published Nov 16, 2020
·Updated
Insufficient protection of the server-side encryption keys in Nextcloud Server 19.0.1 allowed an attacker to replace the encryption keys.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nextcloud Server<20.0.0
Event History
Nov 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8259?
CVE-2020-8259 is rated as medium severity due to the insufficient protection of encryption keys.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-8259?
To fix CVE-2020-8259, update your Nextcloud Server to version 20.0.0 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-8259?
CVE-2020-8259 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data by replacing server-side encryption keys.
4
Which versions of Nextcloud Server are affected by CVE-2020-8259?
CVE-2020-8259 affects Nextcloud Server versions prior to 20.0.0.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-8259?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2020-8259; upgrading is the best method to mitigate the vulnerability.