CVE-2022-41969

Nextcloud Server has no password length limit when creating a user as an administrator

Description

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.

Categories

2.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: nextcloud security-advisories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4gm7-j7wg-m4fx third party advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/34500 third party advisory patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/1727424 third party advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41969?
CVE-2022-41969 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41969?
To fix CVE-2022-41969, 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-2022-41969 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41969 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-41969?
CVE-2022-41969 affects nextcloud security-advisories.
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