Nextcloud Server 24.0.9: PrivEsc to Unauthorized File Deletion
CVE-2023-25817 Published on March 27, 2023
Delete permissions are not saved when creating public share in Nextcloud server
Nextcloud server is an open source, personal cloud implementation. In versions from 24.0.0 and before 24.0.9 a user could escalate their permissions to delete files they were not supposed to deletable but only viewed or downloaded. This issue has been addressed andit is recommended that the Nextcloud Server is upgraded to 24.0.9. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-25817 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Preservation of Permissions
The software does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-25817
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Affected Versions
nextcloud security-advisories Version >= 24.0.0, < 24.0.9 is affected by CVE-2023-25817Exploit Probability
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