CVE-2024-22401

All users can reset the allowed apps list for Nextcloud Guest App users

Description

Nextcloud guests app is a utility to create guest users which can only see files shared with them. In affected versions users could change the allowed list of apps, allowing them to use apps that were not intended to be used. It is recommended that the Guests app is upgraded to 2.4.1, 2.5.1 or 3.0.1. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: nextcloud security-advisories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-wr87-hx3w-29hh vendor advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/guests/pull/1082 patch
https://hackerone.com/reports/2250398 third party advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22401?
CVE-2024-22401 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22401?
To fix CVE-2024-22401, 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-2024-22401 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22401 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-22401?
CVE-2024-22401 affects nextcloud security-advisories.
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