CVE-2024-37885

Name: CVE-2024-37885
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-14T16:15:13.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-37885 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextcloud	Desktop	< 3.12.0

References

https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/6378Patch
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4mf7-v63m-99p7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2307625Issue Tracking
https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/pull/6378Patch
https://github.com/nextcloud/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-4mf7-v63m-99p7Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2307625Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37885?

How severe is CVE-2024-37885?

CVE-2024-37885 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37885?

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