CVE-2026-45159

What it is

Nextcloud is an open source content collaboration platform. From versions 1.15.0 to before 1.15.4, 1.16.0 to before 1.16.3, 1.17.0 to before 1.17.1, and 1.18.0 to before 1.18.1, a malicious user with access to an end-to-end encrypted files drop link was able to also drop files into other end-to-end encrypted folders of the share owner. Reading and modifying of other files was not possible. This issue has been patched in versions 1.15.4, 1.16.3, 1.17.1, 1.18.1, and 2.0.0-rc.7.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-01 17:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-22 07:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-06-01 17:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-22 07:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-639 · Insecure direct object reference

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None