CVE-2023-26041: Nextcloud Talk messages can still be seen on conversation after expiring when cron is misconfigured
Nextcloud Talk is a fully on-premises audio/video and chat communication service. When cron jobs were misconfigured and therefore messages are not expired, the API would still return them while they were then hidden by the frontend code. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Talk is upgraded to 15.0.3. There are no workaround available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-26041?
CVE-2023-26041 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive messages.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26041?
To fix CVE-2023-26041, upgrade Nextcloud Talk to version 15.0.3 or later.
What causes CVE-2023-26041?
CVE-2023-26041 is caused by misconfigured cron jobs leading to messages not being expired correctly.
Which versions of Nextcloud Talk are affected by CVE-2023-26041?
CVE-2023-26041 affects Nextcloud Talk versions from 15.0.0 to 15.0.3.
Is the issue with CVE-2023-26041 limited to certain Nextcloud setups?
Yes, the issue with CVE-2023-26041 primarily occurs in setups where cron jobs are misconfigured.