CVE-2022-29160: Sensitive files/data exist after deletion of user account in Nextcloud Android

Published May 20, 2022
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Updated

Nextcloud Android is the Android client for Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Prior to version 3.19.0, sensitive tokens, images, and user related details exist after deletion of a user account. This could result in misuse of the former account holder's information. Nextcloud Android version 3.19.0 contains a patch for this issue. There are no known workarounds available.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nextcloud Nextcloud android<3.19.0

Event History

May 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29160?

CVE-2022-29160 is a vulnerability in Nextcloud Android version prior to 3.19.0 that allows sensitive information to exist after deletion of a user account.

2

How does CVE-2022-29160 affect Nextcloud Android?

CVE-2022-29160 affects Nextcloud Android versions prior to 3.19.0, where sensitive tokens, images, and user related details can still exist after a user account has been deleted.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29160?

The severity of CVE-2022-29160 is considered low with a severity value of 3.3.

4

How can CVE-2022-29160 be exploited?

CVE-2022-29160 can be exploited by an attacker who gains access to a user's deleted account and misuses the sensitive information that still exists.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-29160?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-29160 is to update Nextcloud Android to version 3.19.0 or newer.

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