CVE-2022-35931: Nextcloud Password Policy is an app that enables a Nextcloud server admin to define certain rules for password

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2022-35931 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting password policy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-261, CWE-326
Published	2022-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: nextcloud

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-06 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nextcloud password policy UPGRADE

Affected: < 22.2.10 · >= 23.0.0 and < 23.0.7 · >= 24.0.0 and < 24.0.3

Fixed in: 22.2.10, 23.0.7, 24.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy password-policy || rpm -q password-policy || password-policy --version

2. UPGRADE to 22.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade password-policy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade password-policy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison password-policy sudo apt install password-policy=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold password-policy

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list password-policy sudo dnf downgrade password-policy-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add password-policy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-35931?

password policy: upgrade to 22.2.10, 23.0.7, 24.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-35931 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35931 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-35931 affect?

CVE-2022-35931 affects password policy. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). 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

How urgent is CVE-2022-35931?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Nextcloud vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-4387 LOW 2.6 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in unspecified administration pages in the Password Policy module 6.x
CVE-2013-4274 LOW 2.1 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the password_policy_admin_view function in password_policy.admin.i
CVE-2012-5552 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE The Password policy module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote attacker
CVE-2012-1633 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Password Policy module before 6.x-1.4 and 7.x-1.0 beta3
CVE-2012-1632 LOW 2.1 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in password_policy.admin.inc in the Password Policy module before 6.x

References

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