CVE-2022-29163

Bypass of password requirements when sharing a folder via the Circles app in Nextcloud Server

Description

Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Prior to versions 22.2.6 and 23.0.3, a user can create a link that is not password protected even if the administrator requires links to be password protected. Versions 22.2.6 and 23.0.3 contain a patch for this issue. There are currently no known workarounds.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: nextcloud security-advisories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-pwjv-h37v-c4fx third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/866 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/nextcloud/circles/pull/926 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/1406926 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29163?
CVE-2022-29163 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29163?
To fix CVE-2022-29163, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-29163 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29163 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-29163?
CVE-2022-29163 affects nextcloud security-advisories.
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