CVE-2024-22402: Improper handling of request URLs in Nextcloud Guests app allows guest users to bypass app allowlist

Published Jan 18, 2024
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Updated

Nextcloud guests app is a utility to create guest users which can only see files shared with them. In affected versions users were able to load the first page of apps they were actually not allowed to access. Depending on the selection of apps installed this may present a permissions bypass. 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nextcloud guests<2.4.1
Nextcloud guests=2.5.0
Nextcloud guests=3.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.5.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 3.0.1

Event History

Jan 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22402?

CVE-2024-22402 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose restricted app access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-22402?

To fix CVE-2024-22402, upgrade the Nextcloud guests application to version 2.5.1 or higher.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-22402?

CVE-2024-22402 affects the Nextcloud guests app in versions up to 2.4.1, version 2.5.0, and version 3.0.0.

4

What kind of data can be exposed due to CVE-2024-22402?

CVE-2024-22402 may expose sensitive information from apps that restricted users should not access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-22402?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-22402, so upgrading is the recommended solution.

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