Improper access control in Nextcloud Android Files app - CVE-2022-24885

 

Improper access control in Nextcloud Android Files app - CVE-2022-24885

Published: April 27, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62650
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24885
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists if the Nextcloud app on a Android device is protected with a lock the lock. An administrator with physical access can repeatedly reopen the app and bypass the application.


Affected software

Nextcloud Android Files app

How to mitigate CVE-2022-24885

Install updates from vendor's website.

Nextcloud Android Files app - update to 3.19.1

External References

Related Security Bulletins