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Critical Flaw in Collabora's CODE Server Backdoors Nextcloud Servers

Critical Flaw in Collabora's CODE Server Backdoors Nextcloud Servers

First seen 14 Oct 2026, 20:37 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •October 14, 2026 at 21:33 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-110447 is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.2.
  • •Attackers exploited the flaw to plant web shells on Nextcloud servers.
  • •Users must upgrade to version 26.4.303 or remove the app to mitigate risks.

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-110447) in the Collabora Online - Built-in CODE Server app allows attackers to execute commands on Nextcloud servers via unauthenticated requests. The flaw was exploited to plant web shells, with the first attack reported on September 10, 2026. Collabora issued a fix on September 11, 2026, but users must upgrade to version 26.4.303 or remove the app to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability only affects Nextcloud servers running the app when the local document server is not active, such as during restarts or upgrades. Standalone Collabora Online servers are not impacted. Users of Nextcloud versions 29 and older, which are end of life, are particularly at risk as they may still receive the vulnerable version of the app. Collabora's advisory emphasizes that simply disabling the app is insufficient for protection.

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Timeline

2025-12-03
CVE-2025-66208 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-09-10
First attack reported
Administrators reported unauthorized access to their Nextcloud servers, indicating exploitation of the vulnerability.
Thehackernews
2026-09-11
Vulnerability patched
Collabora released version 26.4.303 to address the critical flaw in the CODE Server app.
Thehackernews
2026-10-14
Advisory published
Collabora published an advisory detailing the vulnerability and urging users to upgrade or remove the affected app.
Thehackernews
2026-10-14
CVE-2026-110447 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE

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Common questions

Which versions are affected?
All versions of the Collabora Online - Built-in CODE Server app prior to 26.4.303 are affected.
Is this vulnerability being actively exploited?
Yes, there have been confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild since September 10, 2026.
What should I do if I use this app?
Upgrade to version 26.4.303 or remove the app entirely to protect your Nextcloud server.