CVE-2020-8278: Medium severity nextcloud social vulnerability

Published Nov 19, 2020
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Updated

Improper access control in Nextcloud Social app version 0.3.1 allowed to read posts of any user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nextcloud Social=0.3.1

Event History

Nov 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8278?

CVE-2020-8278 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper access control allowing unauthorized access to user posts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8278?

To fix CVE-2020-8278, upgrade to the latest version of the Nextcloud Social app beyond version 0.3.1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8278?

CVE-2020-8278 affects the Nextcloud Social app version 0.3.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8278?

CVE-2020-8278 is an access control vulnerability that allows users to read posts of any user.

5

Can I exploit CVE-2020-8278 without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2020-8278 can potentially be exploited without authentication due to the improper access control.

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