VDB-60623 · CVE-2012-2398 · SA48850

ownCloud 3.0.0/3.0.1/3.0.2 files cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ownCloud 3.0.0/3.0.1/3.0.2 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument files leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-2398. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ownCloud 3.0.0/3.0.1/3.0.2 (Cloud Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument files with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in files/ajax/download.php in ownCloud before 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the files parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2269.4.

The weakness was presented 04/20/2012 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-2398 since 04/20/2012. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA48850†). See VDB-60622, VDB-60621 and VDB-60620 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Name

ownCloud

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 801070
OpenVAS Name: ownCloud Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ownCloud 3.0.0

Timelineinfo

04/19/2012 🔍
04/20/2012 +1 days 🔍
04/20/2012 +0 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1067 days 🔍
03/31/2025 +3661 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2398 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2398
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60623
Secunia: 48850 - ownCloud Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 03/31/2025 16:02
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (53), 02/16/2019 15:32 (5), 03/31/2025 16:02 (19)
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