Improper access control in Nextcloud Server and Enterprise Server

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU103059

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52514

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can copy folder that contain files that are blocked by the files access control.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nextcloud Server: 27.0.0 - 28.0.4

Nextcloud Enterprise Server: 21.0.0 - 28.0.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:27.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:27.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_server:27.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_enterprise_server:21.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_enterprise_server:21.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:nextcloud_enterprise_server:21.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-g8pr-g25r-58xj
http://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/44889
http://github.com/nextcloud/server/commit/5fffbcfe8650eab75b00e8d188fbc95b0e43f3a8
http://hackerone.com/reports/2447316

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.