Improper Authentication in Nextcloud Server and Nextcloud Enterprise Server - CVE-2024-52518
Published: January 20, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103061
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52518
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Nextcloud
Affected software:
Nextcloud Server
Nextcloud Enterprise Server
Nextcloud Server
Nextcloud Enterprise Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to missing password confirmation when changing external storage options. A remote administrator can bypass authentication process and gain access to the session of a user or administrator.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-52518
Install updates from vendor's website.