CVE-2024-52518

Nextcloud Server is missing password confirmation when changing external storage options

Description

Nextcloud Server is a self hosted personal cloud system. After an attacker got access to the session of a user or administrator, the attacker would be able to create, change or delete external storages without having to confirm the password. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Server is upgraded to 28.0.12, 29.0.9 or 30.0.2.

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: nextcloud security-advisories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-vrhf-532w-99rg vendor advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/48373 issue tracking
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/48788 issue tracking
https://github.com/nextcloud/server/pull/48992 issue tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/2602973 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52518?
CVE-2024-52518 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52518?
To fix CVE-2024-52518, 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-2024-52518 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52518 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-2024-52518?
CVE-2024-52518 affects nextcloud security-advisories.
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