CVE-2023-39962: Users can delete external storage mount points
Nextcloud Server provides data storage for Nextcloud, an open source cloud platform. Starting in version 19.0.0 and prior to versions 19.0.13.10, 20.0.14.15, 21.0.9.13, 22.2.10.14, 23.0.12.8, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, 26.0.4, and 27.0.1, a malicious user could delete any personal or global external storage, making them inaccessible for everyone else as well. Nextcloud server versions 25.0.9, 26.0.4, and 27.0.1 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server versions 19.0.13.10, 20.0.14.15, 21.0.9.13, 22.2.10.14, 23.0.12.9, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, 26.0.4, and 27.0.1 contain a patch for this issue. As a workaround, disable app filesexternal. This also makes the external storage inaccessible but retains the configurations until a patched version has been deployed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-39962?
CVE-2023-39962 is a vulnerability in Nextcloud Server that allows a malicious user to delete any personal or global external storage.
How does CVE-2023-39962 impact Nextcloud Server?
CVE-2023-39962 can be used by an attacker to delete personal or global external storage on Nextcloud Server.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-39962?
CVE-2023-39962 has a severity score of 7.7 (high).
Which versions of Nextcloud Server are affected by CVE-2023-39962?
Nextcloud Server versions 19.0.0 to 19.0.13.10, 20.0.0 to 20.0.14.15, 21.0.0 to 21.0.9.13, 22.0.0 to 22.2.10.14, 23.0.0 to 23.0.12.8, 24.0.0 to 24.0.12.5, 25.0.0 to 25.0.9, 26.0.0 to 26.0.4, and 27.0.0 are affected by CVE-2023-39962.
How can I fix CVE-2023-39962 in Nextcloud Server?
To fix CVE-2023-39962, it is recommended to upgrade Nextcloud Server to a version higher than or equal to 19.0.13.10, 20.0.14.15, 21.0.9.13, 22.0.10.14, 23.0.12.8, 24.0.12.5, 25.0.9, 26.0.4, or 27.0.1.