What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25579?

CVE-2023-25579 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-25579?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-25579. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nextcloud CVE-2023-25579

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2023-02-22 security-advisories@github.com

Path Traversal Nextcloud Nextcloud Server

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 22, 2023 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

Nextcloud server is a self hosted home cloud product. In affected versions the OC\Files\Node\Folder::getFullPath() function was validating and normalizing the string in the wrong order. The function is used in the newFile() and newFolder() items, which may allow to creation of paths outside of ones own space and overwriting data from other users with crafted paths. This issue has been addressed in versions 25.0.2, 24.0.8, and 23.0.12. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

AnalysisAI

Nextcloud server is a self hosted home cloud product. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Nextcloud server is a self hosted home cloud product. In affected versions the OC\Files\Node\Folder::getFullPath() function was validating and normalizing the string in the wrong order. The function is used in the newFile() and newFolder() items, which may allow to creation of paths outside of ones own space and overwriting data from other users with crafted paths. This issue has been addressed in versions 25.0.2, 24.0.8, and 23.0.12. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue. Affected products include: Nextcloud Nextcloud Server.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.