CVE-2026-45277: Nextcloud is an open source content collaboration platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-45277?

approval: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-45277 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45277 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-45277 affect?

CVE-2026-45277 affects approval. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Nextcloud is an open source content collaboration platform. Prior to version 2.7.2, authenticated users can check if arbitrary files are associated with specific approval workflows where they can request approval. This issue has been patche

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-45277?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-45277 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting approval. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nextcloud is an open source content collaboration platform. Prior to version 2.7.2, authenticated users can check if arbitrary files are associated with specific approval workflows where they can request approval. This issue has been patched in version 2.7.2.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2026-06-01
Last modified	2026-07-22

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

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-01 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nextcloud approval UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.2

Fixed in: 2.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade approval

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade approval

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45277?

approval: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45277 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45277 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-2026-45277 affect?

CVE-2026-45277 affects approval. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Nextcloud is an open source content collaboration platform. Prior to version 2.7.2, authenticated users can check if arbitrary files are associated with specific approval workflows where they can request approval. This issue has been patche

How urgent is CVE-2026-45277?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Nextcloud vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-45275 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Nextcloud is an open source content collaboration platform

References

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