CVE-2024-37885
CVE-2024-37885 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nextcloud Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36869
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Nextcloud Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server with your computer. A code injection in Nextcloud Desktop Client for macOS allowed to load arbitrary code when starting the client with DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES set in the enviroment. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Desktop client is upgraded to 3.12.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-37885?
- The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server with your computer. A code injection in Nextcloud Desktop Client for macOS allowed to load arbitrary code when starting the client with DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES set in the enviroment. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Desktop client is upgraded to 3.12.0.
- How severe is CVE-2024-37885?
- CVE-2024-37885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-37885 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-37885?
- CVE-2024-37885 affects Nextcloud Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-37885?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-37885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-37885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36869.
- When was CVE-2024-37885 published?
- CVE-2024-37885 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/6378
- https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4mf7-v63m-99p7
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2307625
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nextcloud:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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