Improper Authentication in Nextcloud Android App - CVE-2023-28646

 

Improper Authentication in Nextcloud Android App - CVE-2023-28646

Published: April 4, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74349
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28646
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests in the App pin. An authenticated attacker with physical access to an unlocked device can bypass the Nextcloud Android Pin protection via a thirdparty app.


Affected software

Nextcloud Android App

How to mitigate CVE-2023-28646

Install updates from vendor's website.

Nextcloud Android App - update to 3.24.1

External References

Related Security Bulletins