CVE-2023-48307
CWE-918Published: November 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Nextcloud Mail is the mail app for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Starting in version 1.13.0 and prior to version 2.2.8 and 3.3.0, an attacker can use an unprotected endpoint in the Mail app to perform a SSRF attack. Nextcloud Mail app versions 2.2.8 and 3.3.0 contain a patch for this issue. As a workaround, disable the mail app.
Risk Analysis
Nextcloud Mail contains an unprotected endpoint that allows an attacker to perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This critical vulnerability could be leveraged to interact with internal network resources.
There is no public exploit known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The issue is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade to Nextcloud Mail version 2.2.8 or 3.3.0. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, disable the Mail app as a workaround.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-48307 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-48307 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts