CVE-2020-8180

CVE-2020-8180 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Talk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

A too lax check in Nextcloud Talk 6.0.4, 7.0.2 and 8.0.7 allowed a code injection when a not correctly sanitized talk command was added by an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8180?
A too lax check in Nextcloud Talk 6.0.4, 7.0.2 and 8.0.7 allowed a code injection when a not correctly sanitized talk command was added by an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2020-8180?
CVE-2020-8180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8180 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8180?
CVE-2020-8180 affects Nextcloud Talk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8180?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-8180 published?
CVE-2020-8180 was published on 2020-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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