SB2023020640 - Unprotected storage of credentials in Nextcloud Mail 



SB2023020640 - Unprotected storage of credentials in Nextcloud Mail

Published: February 6, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023020640
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23944)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system during the duration of OAuth2 setup procedure. A local administrator can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.