Path traversal in Nextcloud Android app
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-39210 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Nextcloud Android App Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Nextcloud |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU67417
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39210
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A local user can read arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsNextcloud Android App: 3.0.0 - 3.20.3
External linkshttp://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-vw2w-gpcv-v39f/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
