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CVE-2023-45149

4.3 · MEDIUM

Nextcloud talk is a chat module for the Nextcloud server platform.

Published Oct 16, 2023CWE-307EPSS 0.60%

Overview

CVE-2023-45149 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Nextcloud talk is a chat module for the Nextcloud server platform. In affected versions brute force protection of public talk conversation passwords can be bypassed, as there was an endpoint validating the conversation password without registering bruteforce attempts. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Talk app is upgraded to 15.0.8, 16.0.6 or 17.1.1. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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

GitHubgithub.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-7rf8-pqmj-rpqvGitHubgithub.com/nextcloud/spreed/pull/10545Refhackerone.com/reports/2094473GitHubgithub.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-7rf8-pqmj-rpqvGitHubgithub.com/nextcloud/spreed/pull/10545Refhackerone.com/reports/2094473

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45149?

CVE-2023-45149 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-45149?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, 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-2023-45149?

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-2023-45149?

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