CVE-2020-8278: Medium severity nextcloud social vulnerability
Published Nov 19, 2020
·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
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.