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CVE-2023-49790 (GCVE-0-2023-49790)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-22 16:19 – Updated: 2024-08-02 22:01
VLAI
Title
App PIN code can be bypassed in Nextcloud Files iOS
Summary
The Nextcloud iOS Files app allows users of iOS to interact with Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform. Prior to version 4.9.2, the application can be used without providing the 4 digit PIN code. Nextcloud iOS Files app should be upgraded to 4.9.2 to receive the patch. No known workarounds are available.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
nextcloud security-advisories Affected: < 4.9.2
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