How severe is CVE-2023-39960?

CVE-2023-39960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39960?

CVE-2023-39960 primarily affects Nextcloud Nextcloud Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39960?

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

When was CVE-2023-39960 published?

CVE-2023-39960 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39960

CVE-2023-39960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Nextcloud Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Nextcloud Nextcloud Server
Published: 2023-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nextcloud Server provides data storage for Nextcloud, an open source cloud platform. In Nextcloud Server starting with 25.0.0 and prior to 25.09 and 26.04; as well as Nextcloud Enterprise Server starting with 22.0.0 and prior to 22.2.10.14, 23.0.12.9, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, and 26.0.4; missing protection allows an attacker to brute force passwords on the WebDAV API. Nextcloud Server 25.0.9 and 26.0.4 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server 22.2.10.14, 23.0.12.9, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, and 26.0.4 contain patches for this issue. No known workarounds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39960?: Nextcloud Server provides data storage for Nextcloud, an open source cloud platform. In Nextcloud Server starting with 25.0.0 and prior to 25.09 and 26.04; as well as Nextcloud Enterprise Server starting with 22.0.0 and prior to 22.2.10.14, 23.0.12.9, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, and 26.0.4; missing protection allows an attacker to brute force passwords on the WebDAV API. Nextcloud Server 25.0.9 and 26.0.4 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server 22.2.10.14, 23.0.12.9, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, and 26.0.4 contain patches for this issue. No known workarounds are available.
How severe is CVE-2023-39960?: CVE-2023-39960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39960?: CVE-2023-39960 primarily affects Nextcloud Nextcloud Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-39960 published?: CVE-2023-39960 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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