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CVE-2018-16464

5.7 · MEDIUM

A missing access check in Nextcloud Server prior to 14.0.0 could lead to continued access to password protected link shares when the owner had changed the password.

Published Oct 30, 2018CWE-287EPSS 0.89%

Overview

CVE-2018-16464 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A missing access check in Nextcloud Server prior to 14.0.0 could lead to continued access to password protected link shares when the owner had changed the password.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16464?

CVE-2018-16464 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-16464?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-16464?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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