CVE-2020-8230
CVE-2020-8230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Nextcloud Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in NextCloud Desktop Client v2.6.4 where missing ASLR and DEP protections in for windows allowed to corrupt memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8230?
- A memory corruption vulnerability exists in NextCloud Desktop Client v2.6.4 where missing ASLR and DEP protections in for windows allowed to corrupt memory.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8230?
- CVE-2020-8230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-8230 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8230?
- CVE-2020-8230 affects Nextcloud Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8230?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-8230 published?
- CVE-2020-8230 was published on 2020-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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