What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28999?

CVE-2023-28999 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-28999?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-28999. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-28999?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-28999. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Desktop CVE-2023-28999

MEDIUM

Missing Cryptographic Step (CWE-325)

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

Information Disclosure Google Apple Desktop Nextcloud

6.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 04, 2023 - 13:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionNVD

Nextcloud is an open-source productivity platform. In Nextcloud Desktop client 3.0.0 until 3.8.0, Nextcloud Android app 3.13.0 until 3.25.0, and Nextcloud iOS app 3.0.5 until 4.8.0, 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. This issue is fixed in Nextcloud Desktop 3.8.0, Nextcloud Android 3.25.0, and Nextcloud iOS 4.8.0. No known workarounds are available.

AnalysisAI

Nextcloud is an open-source productivity platform. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-325. Nextcloud is an open-source productivity platform. In Nextcloud Desktop client 3.0.0 until 3.8.0, Nextcloud Android app 3.13.0 until 3.25.0, and Nextcloud iOS app 3.0.5 until 4.8.0, 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. This issue is fixed in Nextcloud Desktop 3.8.0, Nextcloud Android 3.25.0, and Nextcloud iOS 4.8.0. No known workarounds are available. Affected products include: Nextcloud Desktop, Nextcloud.

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.