CVE-2022-39339: nextcloud openid_connect_user_backend
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-39339 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in nextcloud openid_connect_user_backend. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 25-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
user_oidc is an OpenID Connect user backend for Nextcloud. In versions prior to 1.2.1 sensitive information such as the OIDC client credentials and tokens are sent in plain text of HTTP without TLS. Any malicious actor with access to monitor user traffic may have been able to compromise account security. This issue has been addressed in in user_oidc v1.2.1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may use https to access Nextcloud. Set an HTTPS discovery URL in the provider settings (in Nextcloud OIDC admin settings).
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.44% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Nextcloud2 products
- openid_connect_user_backend< 1.2.1
- security-advisories< 1.2.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-2vff-cq8h-chhgPatchThird Party Advisory