CVE-2023-33182: Nextcloud Contacts photos only sanitized if mime type is all lower case

Published May 30, 2023
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Updated

Contacts app for Nextcloud easily syncs contacts from various devices with your Nextcloud and allows editing. The unsanitized SVG is converted to a JavaScript blob (in memory data) that the Avatar can't render. Due to this constellation the missing sanitization does not seem to be exploitable. It is recommended that the Contacts app is upgraded to 5.0.3 or 4.2.4

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nextcloud Contacts>=4.1.0<4.2.4
Nextcloud Contacts>=5.0.0<5.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Nextcloud Contacts app to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Nextcloud Contacts app to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.4

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
05:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33182?

CVE-2023-33182 is a vulnerability in the Contacts app for Nextcloud that allows the execution of JavaScript blob due to unsanitized SVG.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33182?

The severity of CVE-2023-33182 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-33182 affect Nextcloud Contacts?

CVE-2023-33182 affects Nextcloud Contacts versions 4.1.0 to 4.2.4 and 5.0.0 to 5.0.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33182?

To fix CVE-2023-33182, it is recommended to update the Nextcloud Contacts app to the latest version.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-33182?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-33182 in the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/nextcloud/contacts/pull/3199), [Link 2](https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-hxr6-cx85-gcjx), [Link 3](https://hackerone.com/reports/1789602).

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