Improper access control in Nextcloud Files ZIP

Published: 2024-01-19

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-22404
CWE-ID	CWE-284
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Files ZIP Web applications / Modules and components for CMS
Vendor	Nextcloud

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU85588

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22404

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 download "view-only" files by zipping the complete folder.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Files ZIP: 1.2.0 - 1.4.0

External links

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.