"Collabora Office" app can bypass password protection
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Description
Expected behaviour
I've set up a PIN code to access Nextcloud. I would expect the "Collabora Office" app to need the PIN code, too. Or to be denied access.
Actual behaviour
In the "Collabora Office" app, I can enable the Nextcloud storage location, and then access it directly, without entering the PIN code.
Steps to reproduce
Reasoning or why should it be changed/implemented?
It's a security isse
iOS version
12.4.1
App version
latest version of both apps
Server configuration
Operating system:
Web server:
Database:
PHP version:
Nextcloud version: (see Nextcloud admin page)
17.0.2
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Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the PIN-protection bypass with the Collabora Office app and the reported iOS and Nextcloud versions; done means the storage location is denied or requires the PIN before access.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- ios, swift
- Domain
- mobile, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100