MEDIUM CVSS 4.8
Published: 2022-10-27

CVE-2022-39330

nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server Security Advisory (CVE-2022-39330)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-39330 impacting nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Nextcloud Server prior to versions 23.0.10 and 24.0.6 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server prior to versions 22.2.10, 23.0.10, and 24.0.6 are vulnerable to a logged-in attacker slowing down the system by generating a lot of database/cpu load. Nextcloud Server versions 23.0.10 and 24.0.6 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server versions 22.2.10, 23.0.10, and 24.0.6 contain patches for this issue. As a workaround, disable the Circles app.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nextcloud / nextcloud_enterprise_server
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-400

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-2022-39330 impacting nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-39330.yaml
id: cve-2022-39330

info:
  name: nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-39330 affecting nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server.
    Evaluation: Nextcloud Server is the file server software for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Nextcloud Server prior to versions 23.0.10 and 24.0.6...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-39330
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 4.8
    cve-id: CVE-2022-39330
    cwe-id: CWE-400
  tags: cve,cve-2022-39330,nextcloud,nextcloud_enterprise_serv,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "nextcloud_enterprise_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-39330.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-39330
# Target: nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server | CVSS: 4.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-39330 (nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server)...")
    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 nextcloud_enterprise_server 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-2022-39330.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-39330
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install nextcloud_enterprise_serv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade nextcloud_enterprise_serv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update nextcloud_enterprise_serv

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

# 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-2022-39330 in nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nextcloud nextcloud_enterprise_server 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-2022-39330?

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-2022-39330?

CVE-2022-39330 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-39330
Weakness CWE-400
Vendor nextcloud
Product nextcloud_enterprise_server
Published 2022-10-27
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H