CVE-2024-52520: Nextcloud Server's link reference provider can be tricked into downloading bigger files than intended

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

Nextcloud Server is a self hosted personal cloud system. Due to a pre-flighted HEAD request, the link reference provider could be tricked into downloading bigger websites than intended, to find open-graph data. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Server is upgraded to 28.0.10 or 29.0.7 and Nextcloud Enterprise Server is upgraded to 27.1.11.8, 28.0.10 or 29.0.7.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Nextcloud Server<28.0.10, <29.0.7
Nextcloud Enterprise Server<27.1.11.8, <28.0.10, <29.0.7
Nextcloud NextCloud Server>=27.0.0<27.1.11.8
Nextcloud NextCloud Server>=28.0.0<28.0.10
Nextcloud NextCloud Server>=28.0.0<28.0.10
Nextcloud NextCloud Server>=29.0.0<29.0.7
Nextcloud NextCloud Server>=29.0.0<29.0.7

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52520?

The severity of CVE-2024-52520 is considered moderate due to the potential for excessive resource consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52520?

To fix CVE-2024-52520, upgrade your Nextcloud Server to version 28.0.10 or higher.

3

Which versions of Nextcloud are affected by CVE-2024-52520?

CVE-2024-52520 affects Nextcloud Server versions before 28.0.10 and 29.0.7, as well as Nextcloud Enterprise Server versions before 27.1.11.8.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-52520?

The impact of CVE-2024-52520 can lead to denial of service due to excessive data retrieval based on the pre-flighted HEAD request.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52520?

Currently, the recommended mitigation for CVE-2024-52520 is to upgrade to the latest version, as there are no known workarounds.

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