SB2023022223 - Path traversal in Nextcloud Server and Enterprise Server



SB2023022223 - Path traversal in Nextcloud Server and Enterprise Server

Published: February 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023022223
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25579)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in OC\Files\Node\Folder::getFullPath. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.