How severe is CVE-2021-32725?

CVE-2021-32725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-32725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-32725?

CVE-2021-32725 affects Nextcloud Nextcloud Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32725?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-32725 published?

CVE-2021-32725 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-32725

CVE-2021-32725 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Nextcloud Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Nextcloud Nextcloud Server
Published: 2021-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nextcloud Server is a Nextcloud package that handles data storage. In versions prior to 19.0.13, 20.011, and 21.0.3, default share permissions were not being respected for federated reshares of files and folders. The issue was fixed in versions 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3. There are no known workarounds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-32725?: Nextcloud Server is a Nextcloud package that handles data storage. In versions prior to 19.0.13, 20.011, and 21.0.3, default share permissions were not being respected for federated reshares of files and folders. The issue was fixed in versions 19.0.13, 20.0.11, and 21.0.3. There are no known workarounds.
How severe is CVE-2021-32725?: CVE-2021-32725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-32725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-32725?: CVE-2021-32725 affects Nextcloud Nextcloud Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-32725 published?: CVE-2021-32725 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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