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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-22404
CVE-2024-22404:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Nextcloud files Zip app, a tool for creating zip archives from files within Nextcloud, contains a vulnerability (CVE-2024-22404) that allows users to download 'view-only' files by zipping complete folders. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 1.2.1, 1.4.1, and 1.5.0 (Nextcloud Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper preservation of permissions in the Files ZIP application. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and required privileges (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows users to bypass file access restrictions by downloading 'view-only' files through the zip functionality, potentially compromising data confidentiality (Nextcloud Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are recommended to upgrade the Files ZIP app to versions 1.2.1, 1.4.1, or 1.5.0. For those unable to upgrade immediately, the recommended workaround is to disable the Files ZIP app entirely (Nextcloud Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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