Vulnerability identifier: #VU69628
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
desktop
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Nextcloud
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate verification. A local user can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
desktop: 3.0.0 - 3.6.0
External links
http://hackerone.com/reports/1699740
http://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-82xx-98xv-4jxv
http://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/5022
http://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/issues/4927
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.