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CVE-2020-8173

2.2 · LOW

A too small set of random characters being used for encryption in Nextcloud Server 18.0.4 allowed decryption in shorter time than intended.

Published Nov 2, 2020CWE-310EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2020-8173 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 2, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A too small set of random characters being used for encryption in Nextcloud Server 18.0.4 allowed decryption in shorter time than intended.

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.

References

Refhackerone.com/reports/852841Refnextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-023Refhackerone.com/reports/852841Refnextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-023

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8173?

CVE-2020-8173 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 2, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2020-8173?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 2.2, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-8173?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-8173?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-8173 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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