CVE-2024-22212CWE-306

Nextcloud global site selector authentication bypass

Critical · published January 18, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A flaw in the Nextcloud Global Site Selector allows attackers to impersonate other users with just a wrong password! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky impersonator slipping past a bouncer at a club — they don’t even need an invitation to get access to the VIP area! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating; attackers can authenticate as any user, potentially gaining access to sensitive data and private files. It's a wide-open door to your digital fortress where they can wreak havoc without the rightful owner's consent!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky impersonator slipping past a bouncer at a club — they don’t even need an invitation to get access to the VIP area! This vulnerability stems from a flaw in the password verification function of the Nextcloud Global Site Selector, enabling unauthorized authentication as another user without any proper checks in place.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating; attackers can authenticate as any user, potentially gaining access to sensitive data and private files. It's a wide-open door to your digital fortress where they can wreak havoc without the rightful owner's consent! Upgrade to Nextcloud Global Site Selector versions 1.4.1, 2.1.2, 2.3.4, or 2.4.5 immediately to patch this critical vulnerability. Make sure to review your user access logs for any suspicious activity during this time as well. You've got this! With quick action, you can secure your Nextcloud setup and keep those impersonators at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.7 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00755 · 54.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2024-01-18T19:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JAN 19:04Z
    Nextcloud global site selector authentication bypass
    cvelistv5