8.1
CWE
522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8259

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nextcloud Nextcloud Server<20.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8259?

    CVE-2020-8259 is rated as medium severity due to the insufficient protection of encryption keys.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-8259?

    To fix CVE-2020-8259, update your Nextcloud Server to version 20.0.0 or later.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of Nextcloud Server are affected by CVE-2020-8259?

    CVE-2020-8259 affects Nextcloud Server versions prior to 20.0.0.

  • 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.

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