Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-41969
Nextcloud Server is an open source personal cloud server. Prior to versions 23.0.11, 24.0.7, and 25.0.0, there is no password length limit when creating a user as an administrator. An administrator can cause a limited DoS attack against their own server. Versions 23.0.11, 24.0.7, and 25.0.0 contain a fix for the issue. As a workaround, don't create user accounts with long passwords.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2022-41969
- cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Nextcloud » Nextcloud Server » Enterprise EditionVersions from including (>=) 23.0.0 and before (<) 23.0.11cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- Nextcloud » Nextcloud Server » Enterprise EditionVersions from including (>=) 24.0.0 and before (<) 24.0.7cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-41969
0.03%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 7 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-41969
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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2.7
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LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
1.2
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1.4
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NIST | |
2.4
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LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
0.9
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1.4
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GitHub, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-41969
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.Assigned by: security-advisories@github.com (Secondary)
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The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-41969
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https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/34500
Fix password length limitation by nickvergessen · Pull Request #34500 · nextcloud/server · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4gm7-j7wg-m4fx
No password length limit when creating a user as an administrator · Advisory · nextcloud/security-advisories · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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https://hackerone.com/reports/1727424
HackerOnePermissions Required;Third Party Advisory
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