CVE-2023-49790

Name: CVE-2023-49790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-22T17:15:08.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Nextcloud	< 4.9.2

References

https://github.com/nextcloud/ios/pull/2665Patch
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-j8g7-88vv-rggvVendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2245437Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nextcloud/ios/pull/2665Patch
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-j8g7-88vv-rggvVendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2245437Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49790?

How severe is CVE-2023-49790?

CVE-2023-49790 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49790?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST