#VU63483 Improper access control in Nextcloud Android App


Published: 2022-05-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63483

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29160

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Nextcloud Android App
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Nextcloud

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the information can be misused as sensitive token, images and user related details exist despite of user account being deleted. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nextcloud Android App: 3.0.0 - 3.18.1


External links
http://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-xcj9-3jch-qr2r/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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