Vulnerability identifier: #VU14481
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Nextcloud Server
Client/Desktop applications /
Messaging software
Vendor: Nextcloud
Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote authenticated attacker that obtained user credentials can bypass the 2 Factor Authentication.
Mitigation
Update to version 12.0.3.
Vulnerable software versions
Nextcloud Server: 11.0.0 - 12.0.2
External links
http://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2018-007
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.