What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28998?

CVE-2023-28998 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-28998?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-28998. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-28998?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-28998. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nextcloud CVE-2023-28998

MEDIUM

Missing Cryptographic Step (CWE-325)

2023-04-04 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Nextcloud Desktop

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 04, 2023 - 13:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server. Starting with version 3.0.0 and prior to version 3.6.5, a malicious server administrator can gain full access to an end-to-end encrypted folder. They can decrypt files, recover the folder structure, and add new files. Users should upgrade the Nextcloud Desktop client to 3.6.5 to receive a patch. No known workarounds are available.

AnalysisAI

The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-325. The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server. Starting with version 3.0.0 and prior to version 3.6.5, a malicious server administrator can gain full access to an end-to-end encrypted folder. They can decrypt files, recover the folder structure, and add new files. Users should upgrade the Nextcloud Desktop client to 3.6.5 to receive a patch. No known workarounds are available. Affected products include: Nextcloud Desktop. Version information: version 3.0.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.