CVE-2021-32678: Ratelimit not applied on OCS API responses

Published Jul 12, 2021
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Updated

Nextcloud Server is a Nextcloud package that handles data storage. In versions prior to 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3, ratelimits are not applied to OCS API responses. This affects any OCS API controller (OCSController) using the @BruteForceProtection annotation. Risk depends on the installed applications on the Nextcloud Server, but could range from bypassing authentication ratelimits or spamming other Nextcloud users. The vulnerability is patched in versions 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3. No workarounds aside from upgrading are known to exist.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Nextcloud Server<19.0.13
Nextcloud Server>=20.0.0<20.0.11
Nextcloud Server>=21.0.0<21.0.3
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34

Event History

Jul 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32678?

CVE-2021-32678 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for brute-force attacks on OCS API responses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32678?

To fix CVE-2021-32678, update Nextcloud Server to version 19.0.13, 20.0.11, or 21.0.3 or higher.

3

Which versions of Nextcloud Server are affected by CVE-2021-32678?

CVE-2021-32678 affects Nextcloud Server versions prior to 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-32678?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-32678 include increased susceptibility to brute-force attacks on the OCS API.

5

Is CVE-2021-32678 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2021-32678 can be found in Nextcloud Server across multiple platforms, including Fedora versions 33 and 34.

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