CVE-2024-22212

Nextcloud global site selector authentication bypass

Description

Nextcloud Global Site Selector is a tool which allows you to run multiple small Nextcloud instances and redirect users to the right server. A problem in the password verification method allows an attacker to authenticate as another user. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Global Site Selector is upgraded to version 1.4.1, 2.1.2, 2.3.4 or 2.4.5. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.85% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: nextcloud security-advisories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-vj5q-f63m-wp77 patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/globalsiteselector/commit/ab5da57190d5bbc79079ce4109b6bcccccd893ee patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/2248689 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22212?
CVE-2024-22212 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22212?
To fix CVE-2024-22212, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-22212 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22212 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-22212?
CVE-2024-22212 affects nextcloud security-advisories.
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