CVE-2020-8225
CVE-2020-8225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-312.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Nextcloud Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A cleartext storage of sensitive information in Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4 gave away information about used proxies and their authentication credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8225?
- A cleartext storage of sensitive information in Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4 gave away information about used proxies and their authentication credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8225?
- CVE-2020-8225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-8225 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8225?
- CVE-2020-8225 affects Nextcloud Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8225?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-8225 published?
- CVE-2020-8225 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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