What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-37617?

CVE-2021-37617 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-37617?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-37617. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Desktop CVE-2021-37617

HIGH

Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

2021-08-18 security-advisories@github.com

Information Disclosure Desktop Nextcloud

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 18, 2021 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionNVD

The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server with a computer. The Nextcloud Desktop Client invokes its uninstaller script when being installed to make sure there are no remnants of previous installations. In versions 3.0.3 through 3.2.4, the Client searches the Uninstall.exe file in a folder that can be written by regular users. This could lead to a case where a malicious user creates a malicious Uninstall.exe, which would be executed with administrative privileges on the Nextcloud Desktop Client installation. This issue is fixed in Nextcloud Desktop Client version 3.3.0. As a workaround, do not allow untrusted users to create content in the C:\ system folder and verify that there is no malicious C:\Uninstall.exe file on the system.

AnalysisAI

The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server with a computer. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426. The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server with a computer. The Nextcloud Desktop Client invokes its uninstaller script when being installed to make sure there are no remnants of previous installations. In versions 3.0.3 through 3.2.4, the Client searches the Uninstall.exe file in a folder that can be written by regular users. This could lead to a case where a malicious user creates a malicious Uninstall.exe, which would be executed with administrative privileges on the Nextcloud Desktop Client installation. This issue is fixed in Nextcloud Desktop Client version 3.3.0. As a workaround, do not allow untrusted users to create content in the C:\ system folder and verify that there is no malicious C:\Uninstall.exe file on the system. Affected products include: Nextcloud Desktop. Version information: through 3.2.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.