LOW CVSS 2.7
Published: 2022-09-06

CVE-2022-35931

nextcloud password_policy Security Advisory (CVE-2022-35931)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-35931 impacting nextcloud password_policy. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.7 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Nextcloud Password Policy is an app that enables a Nextcloud server admin to define certain rules for passwords. Prior to versions 22.2.10, 23.0.7, and 24.0.3 the random password generator may, in very rare cases, generate common passwords that the validator itself would block. Upgrade Nextcloud Server to 22.2.10, 23.0.7 or 24.0.3 to receive a patch for the issue in Password Policy. There are no known workarounds available.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nextcloud / password_policy
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-261

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-35931 impacting nextcloud password_policy.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-35931.yaml
id: cve-2022-35931

info:
  name: nextcloud password_policy - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-35931 affecting nextcloud password_policy.
    Evaluation: Nextcloud Password Policy is an app that enables a Nextcloud server admin to define certain rules for passwords. Prior to versions 22.2.10, 23.0.7, an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-35931
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.7
    cve-id: CVE-2022-35931
    cwe-id: CWE-261
  tags: cve,cve-2022-35931,nextcloud,password_policy,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "password_policy"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-35931.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-35931
# Target: nextcloud password_policy | CVSS: 2.7 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-35931 (nextcloud password_policy)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nextcloud password_policy scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-35931.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-35931
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install password_policy 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade password_policy 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update password_policy

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i password_policy 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i password_policy

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-35931 in nextcloud password_policy?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nextcloud password_policy packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-35931?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-35931?

CVE-2022-35931 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.7 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.7
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-35931
Weakness CWE-261
Vendor nextcloud
Product password_policy
Published 2022-09-06
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N