CVE-2021-32733: XSS in Nextcloud Text application

Published Jul 12, 2021
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Updated

Nextcloud Text is a collaborative document editing application that uses Markdown. A cross-site scripting vulnerability is present in versions prior to 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3. The Nextcloud Text application shipped with Nextcloud server used a text/html Content-Type when serving files to users. Due the strict Content-Security-Policy shipped with Nextcloud, this issue is not exploitable on modern browsers supporting Content-Security-Policy. The issue was fixed in versions 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3. As a workaround, use a browser that has support for Content-Security-Policy.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nextcloud Server<19.0.13
Nextcloud Server>=20.0.0<20.0.11
Nextcloud Server>=21.0.0<21.0.3

Event History

Jul 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32733?

CVE-2021-32733 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability with a medium severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-32733?

To fix CVE-2021-32733, upgrade Nextcloud Text to versions 19.0.13, 20.0.11, or 21.0.3 or later.

3

Which versions of Nextcloud Server are affected by CVE-2021-32733?

CVE-2021-32733 affects Nextcloud Server versions prior to 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-32733?

CVE-2021-32733 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Nextcloud Text application.

5

Is user data at risk due to CVE-2021-32733?

Yes, CVE-2021-32733 could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session.

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