Untrusted search path in desktop - CVE-2021-37617
Published: August 19, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55976
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37617
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
desktop
desktop
Software vendor:
Nextcloud
Nextcloud
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to uncontrolled search path. A remote attacker can create a malicious "Uninstall.exe" and execute it with administrative privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.